#CDA213 Hex Color
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A bold goldenrod yellow with real punch. The hex code #cda213 is fairly saturated but stays mellow at its medium lightness, giving it a warm, friendly energy. That mix suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it for accents or large type, since it can wash out next to white. Black text passes easily on top, hitting about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #cda213
What is #cda213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cda213 is rgb(205, 162, 19), in HSL hsl(46, 83%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 91%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cda213?
This goldenrod yellow looks richest against deep cool tones like navy or charcoal, which keep its warmth from going muddy. A muted teal also works well as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #cda213 readable on white or black?
#cda213 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.