#CEA94E Hex Color

A mellow golden yellow with warmth

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The #cea94e hex code defines a warm, muted golden yellow with earthy brown undertones and a soft, mellow glow. Its medium lightness feels cheerful without becoming loud, making it useful for spring graphics, sale banners, baby products, and construction themes. Black text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, supporting clear small-body readability.

Questions about #cea94e

What is #cea94e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cea94e is rgb(206, 169, 78), in HSL hsl(43, 57%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 62%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cea94e?
#cea94e pairs well with navy for a stronger, polished contrast or charcoal for a softer editorial feel. Keep brighter yellows limited, since nearby high saturation can make this muted gold look dull.
Is #cea94e readable on white or black?
#cea94e has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.