#C5AF3A
A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #C5AF3A
The precise color #C5AF3A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 175, and 58.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 11% M, 71% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5AF3A
RGB197, 175, 58
HSL50.5°, 54.5%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 11%, 71%, 23%
HSV50.5°, 70.6%, 77.3%
LAB71.4, -5.0, 59.9
XYZ39.1, 42.8, 10.2
Decimal12955450
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.57:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.13:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5AF3A;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5AF3A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5AF3A;
}