#C8C96D Hex Color
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The hex code #c8c96d is a light, muted yellow with soft green undertones and a warm, mellow finish. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, making this shade practical for accessible layouts.
Questions about #c8c96d
What is #c8c96d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c96d is rgb(200, 201, 109), in HSL hsl(61, 46%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 46%, 21%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8c96d?
#c8c96d pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm brown, which ground its mellow yellow-green character without competing with it. Use white for a light, airy look, or charcoal for stronger definition in text and borders.
Is #c8c96d warm or cool?
#c8c96d reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base outweighs its soft green undertones. The green keeps it fresh rather than golden, giving it a gentle, springlike feel instead of an intense or heavily saturated appearance.
Is #c8c96d readable on white or black?
#c8c96d has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.03:1 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.