#C4A51C Color Information

Hex color code: #C4A51C

A vivid yellow shade, #C4A51C appears as (196, 165, 28) in RGB and (49°, 75%, 44%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#C4A51C

RGB

196, 165, 28

HSL

49°, 75%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 86%, 23%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C4A51C;
background-color: #C4A51C;
border-color: #C4A51C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C4A51C;
border: 2px solid #C4A51C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C4A51C]
text-[#C4A51C]
border-[#C4A51C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C4A51C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C4A51C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C4A51C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C4A51C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C4A51C; background-color: #C4A51C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C4A51C20; border-left: 4px solid #C4A51C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C4A51C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C4A51C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 165, 28

Red: 196 / Green: 165 / Blue: 28

HSL

49°, 75%, 44%

Hue: 49° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 86%, 23%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 23%

What color is #C4A51C?

#C4A51C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1C3BC4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C4A51C to RGB:

rgb(196, 165, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C4A51C to HSL:

hsl(49, 75%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C4A51C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 86%, 23%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching yellow tone, #C4A51C has RGB (196, 165, 28) and HSL (49°, 75%, 44%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C4A51C is #1C3BC4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C4511C.

Use #C4A51C in CSS: color: #C4A51C or background-color: #C4A51C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C4A51C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.75:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4A51C?

#C4A51C is a eye-catching yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C4A51C?

#C4A51C in RGB is (196, 165, 28) - 196 red, 165 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #C4A51C in CSS?

Use #C4A51C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C4A51C?

#1C3BC4 (complementary), #C4511C (analogous), and #816D12 (lighter shade) work well with #C4A51C.