#CD9C41 Hex Color
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This mellow goldenrod carries a distinct warmth that feels optimistic without being aggressive. Because it is somewhat muted, #cd9c41 works better as a supporting tone or an accent than a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy blues to create sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, use it for bold display type or buttons.
Questions about #cd9c41
What is #cd9c41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd9c41 is rgb(205, 156, 65), in HSL hsl(39, 58%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 68%, 20%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #cd9c41 readable on white or black?
#cd9c41 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.