Classic Gold Color – #c9a367: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Classic Gold color hex code is #c9a367, and it is composed of 79% red, 64% green and 40% blue.
Classic Gold is a light, muted, and warm color at 49% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Classic Gold color (#c9a367) against dark backgrounds.

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Classic Gold Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Classic Gold, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9a367 |
| RGB | rgb(201,163,103) |
| HSL | hsl(37,47.6%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 49, 21 |
| HSV | 37, 49, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 64, 40 |
| XYZ | 39.6, 39.6, 18.4 |
| LAB | 69.2, 6.3, 36.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 49% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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