#C9AB48 Hex Color
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This muted, golden yellow carries earthy undertones that keep it grounded rather than bright. The hex code #c9ab48 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color, as it can feel heavy in large doses. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create a sophisticated, high-contrast palette that feels approachable. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade.
Questions about #c9ab48
What is #c9ab48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9ab48 is rgb(201, 171, 72), in HSL hsl(46, 54%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 64%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9ab48?
This muted gold pairs best with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or slate blue, which balance its natural warmth. Using these deep, high-contrast shades creates a sophisticated and approachable palette that keeps the yellow from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.
Is #c9ab48 readable on white or black?
#c9ab48 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.