#C9A017 Hex Color
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A mellow mustard yellow with real warmth and a saturated, almost neon punch. #c9a017 stays upbeat without shouting, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead of white, which can wash it out. Black text on this hex code hits about 8.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Best as an accent or supporting tone.
Questions about #c9a017
What is #c9a017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a017 is rgb(201, 160, 23), in HSL hsl(46, 79%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 89%, 21%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9a017?
#c9a017 pairs best with deep, dark tones like charcoal, navy, or plum, which let its warmth stand out. Pale backgrounds tend to wash it out, so treat it as an accent rather than a base.
Is #c9a017 readable on white or black?
#c9a017 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.