#C49D40
Yellow
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About #C49D40 Yellow
#C49D40 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 196 red, 157 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 51%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #C49D40 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
42°
Hue
53%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C49D40 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C49D40 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C49D40 on White
Contrast Ratio2.55:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C49D40 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.24:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C49D40 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C49D40 |
| RGB | rgb(196, 157, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 53%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 157, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 76.9%, 61.6%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 20%, 67%, 23% |
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