#C7A54C Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #c7a54c is a mellow yellow with earthy golden undertones and moderate lightness. Its softness supports spring themes, baby products, budget branding, and sale graphics without feeling childish. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #c7a54c.
Questions about #c7a54c
What is #c7a54c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a54c is rgb(199, 165, 76), in HSL hsl(43, 52%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 62%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #c7a54c?
#c7a54c pairs well with navy, charcoal, and deep teal because their cooler, darker tones balance its warm golden undertones in interfaces, packaging, and promotional layouts without making the overall palette feel too bright or childish. Use it as an accent or supporting color, with dark text when readability matters.
Does #c7a54c read as a warm or cool color?
#c7a54c reads as a warm, muted yellow because its golden, slightly earthy undertones soften the sharper brightness of a clear primary yellow while retaining enough color presence to stand out. That character suits welcoming accents, spring themes, and sale graphics that should feel friendly rather than childish.
Is #c7a54c readable on white or black?
#c7a54c has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.