#C5C507
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #C5C507
At its core, #C5C507 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 197, and 7.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 96% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5C507
RGB197, 197, 7
HSL60.0°, 93.1%, 40.0%
CMYK0%, 0%, 96%, 23%
HSV60.0°, 96.4%, 77.3%
LAB77.2, -17.7, 77.1
XYZ43.0, 51.8, 7.9
Decimal12961031
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.36:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.66:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5C507;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5C507;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5C507;
}