#C8A246 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #c8a246 is a mellow yellow with a warm golden undertone. Muted rather than bright, it stays calm in large blocks and works as a background base for spring themes or budget-friendly branding. It looks richer against charcoal or deep teal than against plain white. Black text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #c8a246
What is #c8a246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8a246 is rgb(200, 162, 70), in HSL hsl(42, 54%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 65%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #c8a246?
Black text. It reaches about 8.7:1 contrast on this yellow, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text, while white text falls short.
What colors pair well with #c8a246?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make #c8a246 look richer. Avoid pale grays and soft whites next to it, since the muted yellow reads washed out against them.
Is #c8a246 readable on white or black?
#c8a246 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 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.