#C5D37C

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Darkkhaki.

About #C5D37C

The precise color #C5D37C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkkhaki. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 211, and 124.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 17% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#C5D37C
RGB197, 211, 124
HSL69.7°, 49.7%, 65.7%
CMYK7%, 0%, 41%, 17%
HSV69.7°, 41.2%, 82.7%
LAB81.8, -18.0, 41.4
XYZ50.0, 59.9, 28.0
Decimal12964732

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.98:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5D37C; }
.text-color { color: #C5D37C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5D37C; }

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