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#C79F41 color code is #C79F41. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c79f41.

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#C79F41 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C79F41 is 0.3732. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.48:1 against white and 8.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C79F41 on white2.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C79F41 on black8.46:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C79F412.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C79F418.46:1AAA

#C79F41 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C79F41?+
The hex code for #C79F41 is #C79F41. In RGB it's rgb(199, 159, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 54%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #C79F41?+
#C79F41 in RGB is (199, 159, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(199, 159, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #C79F41?+
#C79F41 converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 67%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C79F41.
Is #c79f41 a warm or cool color?+
#C79F41 (#C79F41) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c79f41 belong to?+
#C79F41 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 54%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c79f41 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C79F41 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.48:1 — 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 #c79f41?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C79F41 (#C79F41) is 4607 C Harvest Gold 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C79F41 in design

Practical guidance for using #c79f41 (#C79F41) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C79F41 (#C79F41) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C79F41 (#C79F41) 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

#C79F41 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 — #c79f41 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

#C79F41 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 #C79F41

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c79f41 (#C79F41). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Starbucks#CBA258 · Starbucks Light Green