#C8B343 Hex Color
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#c8b343 is a mellow golden yellow with just enough saturation to glow without shouting. Warm and a little opalescent, it carries an upbeat mood that suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It works best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, and it flatters deep plum far better than white. Black text reads clearly on top, so small labels stay legible.
Questions about #c8b343
What is #c8b343 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8b343 is rgb(200, 179, 67), in HSL hsl(51, 55%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 67%, 22%.
What text color works best on #c8b343?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 10.0:1 against #c8b343. That clears WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare.
Which colors pair well with #c8b343?
Deep plum and charcoal make #c8b343 feel richer than plain white does. Use it as a small accent rather than a dominant base.
Is #c8b343 readable on white or black?
#c8b343 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.