#C9A96A Hex Color
A sophisticated earth tone with golden warmth
A muted ochre, #c9a96a leans into a warm, unsaturated yellow with strong earth tones. It feels approachable and friendly, avoiding the harsh intensity of primary yellows. This hex code works best as an accent or a backdrop for darker, saturated blues to create balance. Black text remains highly readable over this shade, making it a functional choice for accessible UI components and soft brand graphics.
Questions about #c9a96a
What is #c9a96a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9a96a is rgb(201, 169, 106), in HSL hsl(40, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 47%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9a96a?
Is #c9a96a readable on white or black?
#c9a96a has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.