#CFB158 Hex Color
Mellow Ochre With Golden Warmth
#cfb158 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy ochre undertones and a mellow, softly glowing finish. Its moderate saturation brings optimism without looking loud, making it useful for spring layouts, sale graphics, construction branding, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #cfb158.
Questions about #cfb158
What is #cfb158 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfb158 is rgb(207, 177, 88), in HSL hsl(45, 55%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 57%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #cfb158?
#cfb158 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which ground its warm ochre undertones without competing with its mellow glow. Use it for backgrounds or accents, then check text contrast for the final size and weight.
Is #cfb158 a warm or cool color?
#cfb158 reads as a warm yellow because its muted gold base leans toward earthy ochre rather than green or lemon. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it suitable for welcoming layouts without a loud, high-energy effect.
Is #cfb158 readable on white or black?
#cfb158 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.