#C9B008 Hex Color
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#c9b008 is a metallic, golden yellow with strong green undertones that give it an industrial edge. Because of its high saturation, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate greys. This hex code offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility buttons and calls to action.
Questions about #c9b008
What is #c9b008 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b008 is rgb(201, 176, 8), in HSL hsl(52, 92%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 96%, 21%.
What is the best way to use #c9b008 in a design project?
Because #c9b008 carries significant visual weight and saturation, treat it as a deliberate 10% accent rather than a primary background color. It creates a striking, high-contrast effect when paired with dark charcoal or deep slate tones for typography and iconography.
Is #c9b008 readable on white or black?
#c9b008 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.