#CD9F31 Hex Color
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#cd9f31 is a warm, mellow yellow with ochre-brown undertones and moderate saturation. Its grounded golden tone suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without the sharp brightness of lemon yellow. Use it as a supporting brand color, sale badge, budget graphic, or construction accent. The hex code #cd9f31 also supports readable small text in black, with about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #cd9f31
What is #cd9f31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd9f31 is rgb(205, 159, 49), in HSL hsl(42, 61%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 76%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd9f31 in a design?
#cd9f31 pairs well with charcoal text, dark navy, cream, and muted burgundy, which balance its warm ochre body and keep the palette from feeling overly bright. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background.
Is #cd9f31 warm or cool?
#cd9f31 reads warm because its yellow base is softened by orange and brown undertones, while its medium lightness and muted saturation keep the warmth grounded rather than bright or acidic.
Is #cd9f31 readable on white or black?
#cd9f31 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.