#C9B55E Hex Color
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#c9b55e is a mellow, warm yellow with a muted, earthy base. It avoids the harshness of brighter tones, making it suitable for gentle, spring-inspired branding. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, which exceeds accessibility standards for body copy. Use the hex code #c9b55e as a subtle background, paired with deep charcoal or slate to ground its inherent playfulness.
Questions about #c9b55e
What is #c9b55e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9b55e is rgb(201, 181, 94), in HSL hsl(49, 50%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 53%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c9b55e?
Because of its muted, earthy undertones, #c9b55e works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate. If you want a more organic look, pairing it with muted sage greens creates a soft, natural, and balanced contrast.
Is #c9b55e readable on white or black?
#c9b55e has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.