#CFA023 Hex Color
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#cfa023 is a warm, golden yellow with strong saturation and a mellow ochre undertone. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting color against charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #cfa023.
Questions about #cfa023
What is #cfa023 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfa023 is rgb(207, 160, 35), in HSL hsl(44, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 83%, 19%.
Is #cfa023 a warm or cool color?
#cfa023 reads as a warm color because its golden yellow base leans toward an ochre, slightly earthy undertone rather than a greenish lemon yellow, giving upbeat, practical visuals a softer feel than bright primary yellow.
What colors pair well with #cfa023?
Is #cfa023 readable on white or black?
#cfa023 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.