#CFB523 Hex Color
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#cfb523 is a warm, mustard-toned yellow with a high saturation that demands attention. Its strong readability against black text makes it a functional choice for UI alerts or sale call-to-actions. Because it sits on the brighter end of the spectrum, pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground the palette. The hex code for this shade is #cfb523.
Questions about #cfb523
What is #cfb523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfb523 is rgb(207, 181, 35), in HSL hsl(51, 71%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 83%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #cfb523 in design?
Is #cfb523 readable on white or black?
#cfb523 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.28:1 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.