#CAAD14 Hex Color
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Goldenrod yellow with a warm, mellow glow. #caad14 is saturated without going neon, which makes it a strong accent or large-type color rather than a canvas for fine detail. Black text reads clearly on top at about 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal and it looks richer than it ever does against plain white. The hex code #caad14 lands somewhere between a sale tag and a construction sign, upbeat and hard to ignore.
Questions about #caad14
What is #caad14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #caad14 is rgb(202, 173, 20), in HSL hsl(50, 82%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 90%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #caad14?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make #caad14 look richer than white does. For a warmer scheme, try terracotta or burgundy. White backgrounds tend to wash it out, so dark pairings let this yellow stand out.
Is #caad14 readable on white or black?
#caad14 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.