#C5CCA0
A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Wheat.
About #C5CCA0
The precise color #C5CCA0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Wheat. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 204, 160).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 69.5° hue, 30.1% saturation, and 71.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5CCA0
RGB197, 204, 160
HSL69.5°, 30.1%, 71.4%
CMYK3%, 0%, 22%, 20%
HSV69.5°, 21.6%, 80.0%
LAB80.5, -9.8, 21.2
XYZ51.0, 57.6, 41.7
Decimal12962976
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.68:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.52:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5CCA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5CCA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5CCA0;
}