#C8B460 Hex Color
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Reach for #c8b460 when a design needs a mellow yellow that will not shout. This soft, unsaturated gold reads warm and calm, so it suits spring themes, sale banners, and baby products. It works best as a background or supporting tone, since black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 10.2:1 contrast. The hex code #c8b460 also flatters deep navy and muted grays, so it helps to know what colors make gray when building a full palette around it.
Questions about #c8b460
What is #c8b460 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8b460 is rgb(200, 180, 96), in HSL hsl(48, 49%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 52%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #c8b460?
#c8b460 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm brown. Its muted gold undertone keeps combinations grounded, so avoid bright pure yellows nearby that would compete with its softer glow.
Is #c8b460 readable on white or black?
#c8b460 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.