#CBC412 Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and chartreuse, this yellow glows with a green undertone that keeps it fresh instead of golden. #cbc412 has high saturation at a mid lightness, so it works best as a bold accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Black text on it reaches 11.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #cbc412 suits sale graphics, safety signage, and energetic branding.
Questions about #cbc412
What is #cbc412 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbc412 is rgb(203, 196, 18), in HSL hsl(58, 84%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 91%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cbc412?
#cbc412 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and slate blue, which all calm its high saturation. Avoid placing it next to white or pale neutrals, where its green undertone can look washed out.
Is #cbc412 readable on white or black?
#cbc412 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.44:1 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.