#CBCB7C Hex Color
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Somewhere between a faded lemon peel and dried moss, #cbcb7c is a muted pastel yellow with olive undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a soft background or large wash rather than a punchy accent. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 12.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast.
Questions about #cbcb7c
What is #cbcb7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbcb7c is rgb(203, 203, 124), in HSL hsl(60, 43%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 39%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cbcb7c?
#cbcb7c pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and warm terracotta. Its low saturation lets richer colors lead a palette while it stays supportive.
Is #cbcb7c readable on white or black?
#cbcb7c has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.37:1 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.