#C9A843 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and dark honey, #c9a843 is a mellow, warm yellow with an earthy, browned undertone. Its muted saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a loud accent. Black text reads clearly against it at about 9.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Try it for spring themes, sale banners, or backgrounds where bright yellow feels too sharp.
Questions about #c9a843
What is #c9a843 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a843 is rgb(201, 168, 67), in HSL hsl(45, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 67%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a843?
Is #c9a843 readable on white or black?
#c9a843 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.