#CEBC4A Hex Color
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#cebc4a is a warm, mellow yellow with muted golden and olive undertones. Its medium lightness and moderate saturation give it a glowing, slightly earthy finish with restrained energy. The hex code #cebc4a suits sale graphics, budget-focused branding, and construction accents. Black text reaches about 10.9:1 contrast, making it readable for small body copy.
Questions about #cebc4a
What is #cebc4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cebc4a is rgb(206, 188, 74), in HSL hsl(52, 57%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 64%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cebc4a?
The warm, moderately muted yellow of #cebc4a pairs well with charcoal, navy, and dark brown because those deeper tones ground its earthy golden character without competing for attention in a layout. Use them for text, borders, or supporting blocks.
Is #cebc4a suitable for text and interface backgrounds?
Yes, #cebc4a supports black text with about a 10.9:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and making it practical for labeled panels, buttons, and content areas. White text has much weaker contrast.
Is #cebc4a readable on white or black?
#cebc4a has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.