Light Muted Gold is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CBC486, which equals rgb(203, 196, 134) in RGB and hsl(54, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M3 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CBC486 - RGB
203, 196, 134 - HSL
54°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 3, 34, 20 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Gold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.78:1. Its complementary color is #868DCB.
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Light Muted Gold color codes
| HEX | #CBC486 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 196, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 54°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13354118 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F5EB - 100
#EEEBD7 - 200
#E5E2C3 - 300
#DCD8AE - 400
#D4CE9A - 500
#CBC486 - 600
#A9A370 - 700
#878359 - 800
#666243 - 900
#44412D - 950
#222116
Color harmonies for Light Muted Gold
- Complementary
#868DCB≈ Light Muted Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#CBA186≈ Light Muted Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#AFCB86≈ Light Muted Apple - Triadic +120°
#86CBC4≈ Light Muted Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#C486CB≈ Light Muted Purple - Split 150°
#86AFCB≈ Light Muted Capri - Split 210°
#A186CB≈ Light Muted Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Gold | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Gold | Aa | 11.78:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Gold
background-color: #CBC486;color: #CBC486;background-color: rgb(203, 196, 134);background-color: hsl(54, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-gold: #CBC486; }class="bg-[#CBC486]"Colors similar to Light Muted Gold
- Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Light Muted Lime
#BDCB86 - Light Muted Amber
#CBB686 - Tan
#D2B48C - Light Muted Chartreuse
#B6CB86 - Light Soft Marigold
#DCC874 - Burly Wood
#DEB887 - Ecru
#C2B280 - Light Soft Amber
#DCBD74 - Light Muted Tangerine
#CBAF86
More yellow shades
- Very Dark Muted Gold
#403D1C - Dark Muted Gold
#5D5828 - Deep Muted Gold
#797234 - Medium Dark Muted Gold
#968D40 - Muted Gold
#B2A84D - Medium Light Muted Gold
#BFB669 - Pale Muted Gold
#D7D2A2 - Very Pale Muted Gold
#E3E0BF - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Very Dark Dusty Gold
#373525 - Dark Dusty Gold
#504D35
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Gold?
The HEX code for Light Muted Gold is #CBC486.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Gold?
Light Muted Gold has an RGB value of 203, 196, 134 (rgb(203, 196, 134)). In HSL it is 54°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Gold?
Use black text on Light Muted Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and black text has 11.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Gold?
The complementary color of Light Muted Gold is #868DCB. Analogous colors #CBA186 and #AFCB86 also pair well.