#C9A24B Hex Color
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A muted, golden ochre, #c9a24b radiates warmth without the intensity of a primary yellow. This mellow shade pairs well with soft teals or deep charcoal for balance. Because it sits in a mid-range lightness, it reads best as an accent rather than a full-page background. Black text remains legible against this hex code, ensuring that accessibility requirements are met for clear, readable type.
Questions about #c9a24b
What is #c9a24b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a24b is rgb(201, 162, 75), in HSL hsl(41, 54%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 63%, 21%.
What colors pair well with the golden ochre of #c9a24b?
Is #c9a24b safe to use with standard black text?
Yes, the golden ochre of #c9a24b provides sufficient contrast for standard black text to meet most readability standards. This makes it a reliable choice for buttons, headers, or decorative elements where legibility is a requirement.
Is #c9a24b readable on white or black?
#c9a24b has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.