#CE9700 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #ce9700 has a mellow golden-yellow character with enough energy for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Its amber depth suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without the glare of bright neon yellow. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy. Black text reaches about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #ce9700
What is #ce9700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9700 is rgb(206, 151, 0), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 100%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce9700?
What mood does #ce9700 convey?
#ce9700 conveys warmth, enthusiasm, and opportunity through a mellow golden-yellow tone that feels more grounded than neon yellow. It works well for calls to action, sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage when used as an accent.
Is #ce9700 readable on white or black?
#ce9700 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.