#C5D383
A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Darkkhaki.
About #C5D383
The hex code #C5D383 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkkhaki. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 211, 131).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 7% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 38% Yellow, and 17% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5D383
RGB197, 211, 131
HSL70.5°, 47.6%, 67.1%
CMYK7%, 0%, 38%, 17%
HSV70.5°, 37.9%, 82.7%
LAB81.9, -17.2, 38.0
XYZ50.4, 60.1, 30.4
Decimal12964739
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.02:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5D383;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5D383;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5D383;
}