#C9A14A Hex Color
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This muted golden yellow reads warm and approachable without being overpowering. Because #c9a14a sits in a mid-tone range, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a full page background. Pair it with charcoal gray to maintain high readability, as the color provides excellent contrast for black typography. The hex code for this mellow, energetic shade is #c9a14a.
Questions about #c9a14a
What is #c9a14a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a14a is rgb(201, 161, 74), in HSL hsl(41, 54%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 63%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a14a for design projects?
Is #c9a14a suitable for text or typography?
#c9a14a is generally too light to be used for body text on a white background while remaining accessible. It performs best as a decorative element, such as for headers, call-to-action buttons, or background accents where you need a warm, approachable, and energetic pop of color.
Is #c9a14a readable on white or black?
#c9a14a has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.