#C9AA5A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #c9aa5a is a dusty mustard yellow with a mellow, golden undertone. It reads soft rather than bright, so treat it as a base or supporting tone instead of a loud accent. It flatters deep navy and muted grays, and if your gray feels too flat, see what colors make gray for warmer mixes. Black text sits comfortably on top with about 9.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #c9aa5a
What is #c9aa5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9aa5a is rgb(201, 170, 90), in HSL hsl(43, 51%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 55%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9aa5a?
Deep navy and charcoal both make #c9aa5a feel grounded, while burgundy gives it a richer, vintage feel. Cool grays work too if you want the yellow to stay the warmest note in the palette. Avoid pairing it with white-heavy layouts, where it can look washed out.
Is #c9aa5a readable on white or black?
#c9aa5a has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 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.