#CA9627 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon or a flat ochre, #ca9627 sits in mellow mustard territory with an earthy, golden warmth. Its medium lightness makes it a strong accent or headline color, though it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 7.9:1 contrast. Pair the hex code with deep navy or charcoal to keep the warmth from feeling heavy.
Questions about #ca9627
What is #ca9627 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca9627 is rgb(202, 150, 39), in HSL hsl(41, 68%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 81%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #ca9627?
Deep navy and charcoal balance its warmth, while terracotta builds a warmer, earthier palette. Cool grays also work when you want the yellow to carry the mood alone.
Is #ca9627 readable on white or black?
#ca9627 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.