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#C4AE21 Color — #C4AE21

Complete color reference for #C4AE21: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C4AE21
RGBrgb(196, 174, 33)
HSLhsl(52, 71%, 45%)
HSVhsv(52, 83%, 77%)
CMYKC:0% M:11% Y:83% K:23%
CSS Color#C4AE21
Decimal12889633
Luminance0.4212

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C4AE21 on White
Ratio: 2.23:1 — Fail
#C4AE21 on Black
Ratio: 9.42:1 — AAA
White on #C4AE21
Ratio: 2.23:1 — Fail
Black on #C4AE21
Ratio: 9.42:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCFBF4
100#F6F3DE
200#EDE7BC
300#E4DB9B
400#D9CA6F
500#C4AE21
600#9D8B1A
700#766814
800#4E460D
900#312C08

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C4AE21?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(196, 174, 33). The red channel is 196, green is 174, and blue is 33 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C4AE21?

The HSL value is hsl(52, 71%, 45%). Hue is 52°, saturation is 71%, and lightness is 45%.

Does #C4AE21 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C4AE21 achieves a 2.23:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.42:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C4AE21?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C4AE21 is #2137C4.