#C7A468 Hex Color
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Muted gold sits at the heart of #c7a468, a soft orange-yellow that reads warm without shouting. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a mellow, easygoing feel, which suits spring themes, baby products, and laid-back branding. The hex code works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead color, and it looks richer against deep navy than against white. Black text reaches about 8.9:1 contrast on it, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #c7a468
What is #c7a468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a468 is rgb(199, 164, 104), in HSL hsl(38, 46%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 48%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7a468?
Deep navy and forest green give #c7a468 a grounded, outdoorsy feel, while cream and terracotta keep it warm and casual. Pale gray is a weaker match because it can wash out the color's muted golden tone.
Is #c7a468 readable on white or black?
#c7a468 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.