#CE9E47 Hex Color
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#ce9e47 is a muted orange-yellow with medium lightness and soft, earthy saturation. Its mellow warmth suggests optimism, creativity, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it for autumn, food, sports, or budget-focused branding, especially with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, making the hex code practical for accessible body-text backgrounds.
Questions about #ce9e47
What is #ce9e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce9e47 is rgb(206, 158, 71), in HSL hsl(39, 58%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 66%, 19%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ce9e47?
Navy, charcoal, and deep burgundy pair well with #ce9e47, balancing its mellow golden warmth and giving autumnal or food-focused palettes more structure without making the overall design feel overly bright. Cream or warm white can soften the combination.
Where does #ce9e47 work well?
The muted orange-yellow tone fits autumn, food, sports, and budget-focused branding, adding optimism and youthful energy without the intensity of a bright orange or yellow in logos, packaging, or digital layouts. Navy or charcoal accents can help ground it.
Is #ce9e47 readable on white or black?
#ce9e47 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 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.