#C7A708 Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #c7a708 is a golden yellow with strong ochre undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its energetic finish suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and calls to action. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #c7a708 also supports clear black text at about 9:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7a708
What is #c7a708 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7a708 is rgb(199, 167, 8), in HSL hsl(50, 92%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 96%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7a708?
Does #c7a708 read as warm or cool?
#c7a708 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is shifted toward ochre rather than green, giving it an earthy, energetic character that suits promotional graphics, construction themes, and attention-grabbing accents.
Is #c7a708 readable on white or black?
#c7a708 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.