#CF9900 Hex Color
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#cf9900 is a golden yellow with a mellow, warm glow. The hex code sits deep enough to glow against dark backgrounds but turns muddy on white, so it works best as an accent, a sale badge, or large type. Its saturated energy fits budget branding and construction signage, and black text over it reads at 8.2:1, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #cf9900
What is #cf9900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf9900 is rgb(207, 153, 0), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 100%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cf9900?
Deep navy and charcoal make #cf9900 look richer, since dark grounds let its saturation glow. Terracotta and brown soften it for earthier palettes. On white it fades, so favor darker neighbors.
Is #cf9900 readable on white or black?
#cf9900 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.