#CDAB19 Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for #cdab19, a mustard yellow with earthy, golden warmth. Its saturation stays strong without the harshness of pure yellow, so it works best as an accent or on short headline type rather than full page backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code hits about 9.4:1, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #cdab19
What is #cdab19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdab19 is rgb(205, 171, 25), in HSL hsl(49, 78%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 88%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cdab19?
Deep charcoal, navy, and dark brown all balance the golden warmth of #cdab19. Cream and warm neutrals soften it if you want to use it across larger surfaces.
Is #cdab19 readable on white or black?
#cdab19 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.