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#C3AC13 color code is #C3AC13. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c3ac13.

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#C3AC13 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C3AC13 is 0.4115. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.27:1 against white and 9.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C3AC13 on white2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C3AC13 on black9.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C3AC132.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C3AC139.23:1AAA

#C3AC13 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C3AC13?+
The hex code for #C3AC13 is #C3AC13. In RGB it's rgb(195, 172, 19), and in HSL it's hsl(52, 82%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #C3AC13?+
#C3AC13 in RGB is (195, 172, 19). Written in CSS: rgb(195, 172, 19).
What is the CMYK value of #C3AC13?+
#C3AC13 converts to CMYK(0%, 12%, 90%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C3AC13.
Is #c3ac13 a warm or cool color?+
#C3AC13 (#C3AC13) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c3ac13 belong to?+
#C3AC13 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 52°, 82%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c3ac13 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C3AC13 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c3ac13?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C3AC13 (#C3AC13) is 605 C Pantone 605 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C3AC13 in design

Practical guidance for using #c3ac13 (#C3AC13) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C3AC13 (#C3AC13) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C3AC13 (#C3AC13) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C3AC13 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c3ac13 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C3AC13 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.