#C9A227 Hex Color
Golden warmth that stays grounded
Closer to mustard than lemon, #c9a227 is a mellow yellow with a muted, golden undertone. Its mid-level saturation keeps it warm without shouting, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. It earns its keep as an accent against deep navy or charcoal rather than a full background, where it can read muddy. The hex code also holds black text at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c9a227
What is #c9a227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a227 is rgb(201, 162, 39), in HSL hsl(46, 68%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 81%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a227?
Is #c9a227 readable on white or black?
#c9a227 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.