#C59916

A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #C59916

The hex code #C59916 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Goldenrod. Its digital footprint relies on 197 parts red, 153 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 89% yellow, and 23% black. The HSL representation is 44.9° hue, 79.9% saturation, and 42.9% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C59916
RGB197, 153, 22
HSL44.9°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 22%, 89%, 23%
HSV44.9°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB65.5, 5.5, 66.0
XYZ34.6, 34.7, 5.6
Decimal12949782

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.94:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C59916; }
.text-color { color: #C59916; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C59916; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
#DAA520