#C99104 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm goldenrod sits in a heavy, mellow yellow register. The hex code for this color is #c99104. Because it is fairly dark, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. It creates a striking, high-contrast pairing when placed against deep navy blue or charcoal, and black text remains perfectly legible over it.
Questions about #c99104
What is #c99104 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99104 is rgb(201, 145, 4), in HSL hsl(43, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 98%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #c99104 for a balanced design?
Is #c99104 readable on white or black?
#c99104 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.