#C7C700 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #c7c700 is a warm yellow with a slightly green, earthy cast. Its medium-dark value gives it more weight than neon yellow while keeping an upbeat, spontaneous feel. Use it as a small accent for sale labels, budget brands, or construction graphics, paired with charcoal. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c7c700.
Questions about #c7c700
What is #c7c700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7c700 is rgb(199, 199, 0), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 100%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c7c700?
#c7c700 pairs well with charcoal, black, and deep neutral backgrounds, which temper its high saturation and let the warm yellow stand out. Use white sparingly for text because this medium-dark yellow may not provide strong contrast.
Is #c7c700 readable on white or black?
#c7c700 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.