#CE9B23 Hex Color
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#ce9b23 is a warm, mellow yellow with moderate saturation and a grounded golden-brown undertone. It brings enthusiasm and optimism to sale graphics, budget branding, and construction materials without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting accent with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly readable, making it practical for labels and small interface text. The hex code is #ce9b23.
Questions about #ce9b23
What is #ce9b23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9b23 is rgb(206, 155, 35), in HSL hsl(42, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 83%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce9b23?
Is #ce9b23 a warm or cool color?
#ce9b23 reads as a warm yellow because its moderate saturation is grounded by a golden-brown undertone rather than a green or icy cast, giving it an optimistic yet practical presence without the sharp intensity of bright lemon yellow.
Is #ce9b23 readable on white or black?
#ce9b23 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.33:1 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.