#C5D316
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Yellowgreen.
About #C5D316
The hex code #C5D316 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Yellowgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 211, and 22.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 90% yellow, and 17% black. With a hue angle of 64.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5D316
RGB197, 211, 22
HSL64.4°, 81.1%, 45.7%
CMYK7%, 0%, 90%, 17%
HSV64.4°, 89.6%, 82.7%
LAB81.0, -24.3, 78.3
XYZ46.5, 58.5, 9.6
Decimal12964630
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.70:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.58:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.80:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5D316;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5D316;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5D316;
}