#C5B311
Vivid Yellow
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About #C5B311 Vivid Yellow
#C5B311 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 197 red, 179 green, and 17 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 54°, saturation of 84%, and lightness of 42%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #C5B311 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
54°
Hue
84%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C5B311 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C5B311 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C5B311 on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C5B311 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.83:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C5B311 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C5B311 |
| RGB | rgb(197, 179, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 84%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 197, 179, 17 |
| RGB Percent | 77.3%, 70.2%, 6.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 91%, 23% |
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