#C5D366

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Khaki.

About #C5D366

The precise color #C5D366 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Khaki. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 211, 102).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 7% C, 0% M, 52% Y, and 17% K. 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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5D366
RGB197, 211, 102
HSL67.7°, 55.3%, 61.4%
CMYK7%, 0%, 52%, 17%
HSV67.7°, 51.7%, 82.7%
LAB81.5, -20.2, 51.7
XYZ48.7, 59.4, 21.5
Decimal12964710

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.88:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5D366; }
.text-color { color: #C5D366; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5D366; }

Similar Colors

Khaki
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