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#C7C35C color code is #C7C35C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c7c35c.

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#C7C35C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C7C35C is 0.5195. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.84:1 against white and 11.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C7C35C on white1.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C7C35C on black11.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C7C35C1.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C7C35C11.39:1AAA

#C7C35C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C7C35C?+
The hex code for #C7C35C is #C7C35C. In RGB it's rgb(199, 195, 92), and in HSL it's hsl(58, 49%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #C7C35C?+
#C7C35C in RGB is (199, 195, 92). Written in CSS: rgb(199, 195, 92).
What is the CMYK value of #C7C35C?+
#C7C35C converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 54%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C7C35C.
Is #c7c35c a warm or cool color?+
#C7C35C (#C7C35C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 58° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c7c35c belong to?+
#C7C35C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 58°, 49%, 57% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c7c35c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C7C35C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.84:1 — 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 #c7c35c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C7C35C (#C7C35C) is 615 C Pantone 615 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C7C35C in design

Practical guidance for using #c7c35c (#C7C35C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C7C35C (#C7C35C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C7C35C (#C7C35C) 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

#C7C35C 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 — #c7c35c 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

#C7C35C 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.