#C9BD5B Hex Color
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This golden olive hue is a warm, desaturated yellow with a slightly muted, earthy quality. The hex code #c9bd5b works best as a supporting accent in spring-themed palettes or playful UI elements. It maintains excellent readability with black text, allowing for high-contrast, accessible designs. Because of its greenish undertone, pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to keep it from looking washed out.
Questions about #c9bd5b
What is #c9bd5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9bd5b is rgb(201, 189, 91), in HSL hsl(53, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 55%, 21%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9bd5b?
This golden olive thrives when paired with deep charcoal or slate gray, which prevents the shade from appearing washed out on screens. Incorporating these darker neutrals creates a grounded, professional contrast that helps the yellow undertones feel intentional rather than hazy.
Is #c9bd5b suitable for UI design text?
While #c9bd5b works beautifully as an accent or background, it lacks the necessary contrast ratio for small, readable body text against light backgrounds. Use it for decorative UI elements, buttons, or large, bold headers to maintain readability and accessibility standards.
Is #c9bd5b readable on white or black?
#c9bd5b has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.