#C7AF72 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon, #c7af72 is a muted gold with warm, earthy undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow and easy to live with, so it works as a dominant base in spring palettes, sale graphics, or baby products. Pair it with deep plum or slate blue for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top at about 9.8:1, though the hex code can look flat next to plain white.
Questions about #c7af72
What is #c7af72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7af72 is rgb(199, 175, 114), in HSL hsl(43, 43%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 43%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c7af72?
Deep plum, slate blue, and terracotta all set off its warm undertones. For softer schemes, cream and warm browns keep it mellow, while bright lemon yellows nearby tend to wash it out.
Is #c7af72 readable on white or black?
#c7af72 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.