#CBD249 Hex Color
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Not a pure yellow and not quite lime, #cbd249 sits between the two as a bright citron with green undertones. Its high saturation and lightness give it a fresh, glowing energy that suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text passes contrast easily on it, so it holds up for buttons and highlighted type. For a warmer step, see other shades of orange.
Questions about #cbd249
What is #cbd249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbd249 is rgb(203, 210, 73), in HSL hsl(63, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 65%, 18%.
What text color works best on #cbd249?
Black text is the clear choice. #cbd249 has a contrast ratio of about 12.9 to 1 against black, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls far short on this background, so keep light type off it.
What colors pair well with #cbd249?
Pair #cbd249 with charcoal or deep navy for a crisp, modern contrast, or with aubergine for something bolder. Its strong saturation reads best as a small accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a full background.
Is #cbd249 readable on white or black?
#cbd249 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.85:1 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.