#C9A24D Hex Color

Warm golden honey with muted depth

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This muted, golden yellow has a soft warmth that feels approachable and youthful. Because it maintains a distinct golden undertone rather than a bright primary hue, it works well as an accent color in playful branding or seasonal campaigns. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate grays to balance its softness. The hex code for this color is #c9a24d, which supports high-contrast black text for readability.

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What is #c9a24d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c9a24d is rgb(201, 162, 77), in HSL hsl(41, 53%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 62%, 21%.

What colors pair best with #c9a24d for a balanced design?

#c9a24d pairs beautifully with deep neutral tones like charcoal or slate to ground its brightness. Because it is a muted gold, using it alongside dark, cool grays ensures your text remains readable while keeping the overall aesthetic soft, sophisticated, and approachable.

Is #c9a24d readable on white or black?

#c9a24d 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.

#C9A24D Hex Color

Warm golden honey with muted depth

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