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#C6B86C color code is #C6B86C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c6b86c.

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#C6B86C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C6B86C is 0.4737. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.00:1 against white and 10.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C6B86C on white2.00:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C6B86C on black10.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C6B86C2.00:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C6B86C10.47:1AAA

#C6B86C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C6B86C?+
The hex code for #C6B86C is #C6B86C. In RGB it's rgb(198, 184, 108), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 44%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #C6B86C?+
#C6B86C in RGB is (198, 184, 108). Written in CSS: rgb(198, 184, 108).
What is the CMYK value of #C6B86C?+
#C6B86C converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 45%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C6B86C.
Is #c6b86c a warm or cool color?+
#C6B86C (#C6B86C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c6b86c belong to?+
#C6B86C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 44%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c6b86c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C6B86C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2:1 — 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 #c6b86c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C6B86C (#C6B86C) is 590 C Pantone 590 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C6B86C in design

Practical guidance for using #c6b86c (#C6B86C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C6B86C (#C6B86C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C6B86C (#C6B86C) 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

#C6B86C 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 — #c6b86c 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

#C6B86C 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.

Brands that use #C6B86C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c6b86c (#C6B86C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold