#CEC64D Hex Color
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Fresh yet muted, #cec64d is a warm yellow with olive-green undertones and medium lightness. Its softened saturation feels practical rather than flashy, making it useful for sale labels, budget branding, and construction graphics. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color, with strong accessibility contrast. The hex code is #cec64d.
Questions about #cec64d
What is #cec64d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cec64d is rgb(206, 198, 77), in HSL hsl(56, 57%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 63%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cec64d?
Is #cec64d a warm or cool color?
#cec64d reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by olive-green undertones, giving it a slightly earthy, muted character instead of the crisp brightness associated with lemon or primary yellow.
Is #cec64d readable on white or black?
#cec64d has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.