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#C8CA72 color code is #C8CA72. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c8ca72.

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#C8CA72 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C8CA72 is 0.5574. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.73:1 against white and 12.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C8CA72 on white1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C8CA72 on black12.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C8CA721.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C8CA7212.15:1AAA

#C8CA72 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C8CA72?+
The hex code for #C8CA72 is #C8CA72. In RGB it's rgb(200, 202, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(61, 45%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #C8CA72?+
#C8CA72 in RGB is (200, 202, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(200, 202, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #C8CA72?+
#C8CA72 converts to CMYK(1%, 0%, 44%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C8CA72.
Is #c8ca72 a warm or cool color?+
#C8CA72 (#C8CA72) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c8ca72 belong to?+
#C8CA72 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 61°, 45%, 62% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c8ca72 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C8CA72 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.73:1 — 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 #c8ca72?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C8CA72 (#C8CA72) is 4602 C Retro Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C8CA72 in design

Practical guidance for using #c8ca72 (#C8CA72) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C8CA72 (#C8CA72) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C8CA72 (#C8CA72) 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

#C8CA72 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#C8CA72 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.