#CF9614 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Between turmeric and marigold petals sits #cf9614, a warm golden orange with plenty of saturation but a mellow finish. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette, especially against charcoal or cream, and black text stays readable on it at about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code #cf9614 suits autumn themes, food packaging, and sale graphics, though large fills can turn muddy.
Questions about #cf9614
What is #cf9614 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf9614 is rgb(207, 150, 20), in HSL hsl(42, 82%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 90%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf9614?
Pair #cf9614 with deep teal or charcoal for strong contrast, or with cream and warm brown for a softer autumn feel. Avoid pale yellows nearby, which wash out its golden tone.
Is #cf9614 readable on white or black?
#cf9614 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.