#CFA730 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark yellow with a golden undertone, #cfa730 sits close to mustard. Its moderate saturation keeps the mood warm and upbeat without glare. The hex code works best as an accent or supporting tone, and it flatters deep teals and charcoal. Black text holds about 9.2:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #cfa730
What is #cfa730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfa730 is rgb(207, 167, 48), in HSL hsl(45, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 77%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cfa730?
Deep teal and charcoal make #cfa730 feel grounded, while burgundy adds a richer, vintage feel than the usual navy pairing. Use it as a 10% accent so the yellow stays punchy instead of muddy.
Is #cfa730 readable on white or black?
#cfa730 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.