#C5C599
A light, muted yellow closely aligning with Tan.
About #C5C599
When working with digital screens, the color #C5C599 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Tan. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 197, and 153.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 22% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.