#FFCD70 Hex Color
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Mellow pastel yellow with a warm, glowing feel. The hex code #ffcd70 is light and cheerful, yet soft enough to hold black text at about 14.2:1 contrast. Use it as a background for spring themes, baby products, or sale banners, and pair it with navy or charcoal since it can wash out beside plain white.
Questions about #ffcd70
What is #ffcd70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffcd70 is rgb(255, 205, 112), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 56%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffcd70?
Deep navy, charcoal, and forest green give #ffcd70 the contrast it needs; beside white or pale neutrals it tends to fade. Try it with terracotta for a warm, sunset-style palette.
Is #ffcd70 readable on white or black?
#ffcd70 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.21:1 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.