#C9B263 Hex Color
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This muted gold is a warm, unsaturated yellow that feels organic rather than flashy. Because it carries brown undertones, it works well as a grounding neutral for print designs or earthy palettes. If you are struggling with mixing gray to balance this shade, keep your text black for maximum legibility. The hex code for this color is #c9b263.
Questions about #c9b263
What is #c9b263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b263 is rgb(201, 178, 99), in HSL hsl(46, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 51%, 21%.
Which color palettes pair well with #c9b263?
Is #c9b263 suitable for text on a white background?
#c9b263 generally fails standard web accessibility contrast ratios when placed directly on a white background, making it difficult to read. It is best reserved for accents, borders, or large decorative elements rather than body copy or important informational text.
Is #c9b263 readable on white or black?
#c9b263 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 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.