Yellow

The color #C8C85E is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 200, 200, 94 and HSL values of 60°, 49%, 58%.

Color Values for #C8C85E

Below are the different color format representations for #C8C85E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C8C85E
RGB:
rgb(200,200,94) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,49%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 53%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C8C85E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C8C85E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.4%
Green: 78.4%
Blue: 36.9%

Contrast Analysis for #C8C85E

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C8C85E

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C8C85E

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C8C85E

The complementary color for #C8C85E is #5F5FC8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C8C85E

The analogous colors for #C8C85E are #C8945F and #94C85F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C8C85E

The triadic colors for #C8C85E are #5FC8C8 and #C85FC8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C8C85E

These are the darker variations of #C8C85E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A0A04B and #787838. This progression shows how #C8C85E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C8C85E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D3D37E and #DEDE9E. This progression shows how #C8C85E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C8C85E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C8C85E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C8C85E

Companies and brands that incorporate #C8C85E in their visual identity.

#C8C85E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C8C85E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C8C85E is a yellow with RGB values of 200, 200, 94 and HSL values of 60°, 49%, 58%.

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