#CFD659 Hex Color
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Reach for #cfd659 when a layout needs a shot of energy. This fresh yellow leans green, so it sparkles rather than glows, reading as enthusiasm and spontaneity. It shines as a 10% accent on sale tags, buttons, and construction signage. Charcoal or deep navy text makes it look sharper, and black type on #cfd659 hits about 13.4:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #cfd659
What is #cfd659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfd659 is rgb(207, 214, 89), in HSL hsl(63, 60%, 59%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 58%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #cfd659?
Pair #cfd659 with charcoal or deep navy for strong, clean contrast, or with plum for a richer, more unexpected mix. Because the color is vivid and light, darker partners keep it from washing out.
Is #cfd659 readable on white or black?
#cfd659 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.