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#C5BF7C color code is #C5BF7C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c5bf7c.

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#C5BF7C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C5BF7C is 0.5059. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.89:1 against white and 11.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C5BF7C on white1.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C5BF7C on black11.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C5BF7C1.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C5BF7C11.12:1AAA

#C5BF7C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C5BF7C?+
The hex code for #C5BF7C is #C5BF7C. In RGB it's rgb(197, 191, 124), and in HSL it's hsl(55, 39%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #C5BF7C?+
#C5BF7C in RGB is (197, 191, 124). Written in CSS: rgb(197, 191, 124).
What is the CMYK value of #C5BF7C?+
#C5BF7C converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 37%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C5BF7C.
Is #c5bf7c a warm or cool color?+
#C5BF7C (#C5BF7C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c5bf7c belong to?+
#C5BF7C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 55°, 39%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c5bf7c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C5BF7C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.89:1 — 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 #c5bf7c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C5BF7C (#C5BF7C) is 4697 C Cornfield, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C5BF7C in design

Practical guidance for using #c5bf7c (#C5BF7C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C5BF7C (#C5BF7C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C5BF7C (#C5BF7C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#C5BF7C 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 — #c5bf7c 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

#C5BF7C 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.