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#CE9522 color code is #CE9522. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ce9522.

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#CE9522 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CE9522 is 0.3473. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.64:1 against white and 7.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CE9522 on white2.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CE9522 on black7.95:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CE95222.64:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CE95227.95:1AAA

#CE9522 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CE9522?+
The hex code for #CE9522 is #CE9522. In RGB it's rgb(206, 149, 34), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 72%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #CE9522?+
#CE9522 in RGB is (206, 149, 34). Written in CSS: rgb(206, 149, 34).
What is the CMYK value of #CE9522?+
#CE9522 converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 83%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CE9522.
Is #ce9522 a warm or cool color?+
#CE9522 (#CE9522) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ce9522 belong to?+
#CE9522 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 72%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ce9522 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CE9522 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.64:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ce9522?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CE9522 (#CE9522) is 4644 C Jewel Topaz, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CE9522 in design

Practical guidance for using #ce9522 (#CE9522) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CE9522 (#CE9522) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CE9522 (#CE9522) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CE9522 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ce9522 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CE9522 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.