#C9C963 Hex Color
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This muted, chartreuse-leaning yellow feels soft and approachable. Because of its desaturated quality, #c9c963 works best as an accent color rather than a large background field, where it might appear slightly muddy. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy text for high readability. The hex code for this spring-like tone is #c9c963, offering excellent contrast for accessible design work.
Questions about #c9c963
What is #c9c963 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c963 is rgb(201, 201, 99), in HSL hsl(60, 49%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 51%, 21%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c9c963?
Is #c9c963 a warm or cool tone?
#c9c963 reads as a warm, spring-like yellow, but its desaturated quality pulls it away from being overly vibrant or neon. This unique balance allows it to bring a gentle, organic energy to layouts without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #c9c963 readable on white or black?
#c9c963 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.