#CDAD21 Hex Color
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#cdad21 is a golden mustard yellow with a warm, mellow glow. Black text on it reaches about 9.6:1 contrast, so it can sit behind small body copy. It carries an enthusiastic, sale-tag energy that fits budget branding and construction signage. Keep it as a supporting tone or accent; over large areas it can read flat. It pairs well with dark teal.
Questions about #cdad21
What is #cdad21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdad21 is rgb(205, 173, 33), in HSL hsl(49, 72%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 84%, 20%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cdad21?
Pair #cdad21 with dark teal for strong contrast, or espresso brown for a warmer, vintage feel. Charcoal also works for text and interfaces. Skip pale pastels, which make the yellow look muddy.
Is #cdad21 readable on white or black?
#cdad21 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.