#CB9C33 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and dried honey, #cb9c33 is a mellow yellow with earthy brown undertones. Its muted saturation reads warm and easygoing, fitting for sale banners, baby products, and spring themes. Use it as an accent or supporting tone; at large sizes it can turn muddy. Deep teal flatters it well. Black text on this hex code hits about 8.3:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #cb9c33
What is #cb9c33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cb9c33 is rgb(203, 156, 51), in HSL hsl(41, 60%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 75%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cb9c33?
#cb9c33 pairs best with deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream, colors dark or neutral enough to support its muted warmth. Next to plain white it loses some presence, so darker neighbors keep it grounded.
Is #cb9c33 readable on white or black?
#cb9c33 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.