#C9BB76 Hex Color

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This muted, warm yellow has a distinct golden-green undertone that feels mellow rather than bright. Because of its desaturated quality, #c9bb76 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone or background rather than a main focal point. It provides excellent legibility with black text, making it a practical choice for UI elements where standard cream feels too sterile. The hex code for this shade is #c9bb76.

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What is #c9bb76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c9bb76 is rgb(201, 187, 118), in HSL hsl(50, 43%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 41%, 21%.

What colors pair well with #c9bb76 in a design layout?

This muted yellow pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark navy text for high-contrast accessibility. For an organic and sophisticated palette, combine it with muted olive tones or a soft, warm cream background to enhance its golden undertones without overwhelming the composition.

Is #c9bb76 readable on white or black?

#c9bb76 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.85:1 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.

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