#C8B679 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow has a muted quality that prevents it from feeling too neon or jarring. The hex code for this soft tone is #c8b679. Because of its balance, it works best as a supporting background color rather than a dominant feature. When you are mixing gray to find a neutral companion, this color pairs well with charcoal or dark navy for high contrast.
Questions about #c8b679
What is #c8b679 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8b679 is rgb(200, 182, 121), in HSL hsl(46, 42%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 40%, 22%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the hex color #c8b679?
Does #c8b679 read as a warm or cool color?
The #c8b679 hex color leans warm due to its yellow base, but its heavy desaturation keeps it feeling understated rather than vibrant. This balance makes it act more like a neutral tan or aged parchment than a true yellow.
Is #c8b679 readable on white or black?
#c8b679 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.42:1 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.