#C99A34 Hex Color
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#c99a34 is a mellow, warm yellow with muted golden and ochre undertones. Its medium depth brings softness and cheerful energy without feeling too bright, making it useful for spring layouts, sale graphics, construction branding, and baby products. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c99a34.
Questions about #c99a34
What is #c99a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99a34 is rgb(201, 154, 52), in HSL hsl(41, 59%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 74%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c99a34?
Is #c99a34 a warm or cool color?
#c99a34 reads as a warm color because its yellow base is softened by golden and ochre undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy character rather than the crisp brightness of a cool lemon yellow.
Is #c99a34 readable on white or black?
#c99a34 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.