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#CED071 color code is #CED071. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ced071.

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#CED071 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CED071 is 0.5943. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.63:1 against white and 12.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CED071 on white1.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CED071 on black12.89:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CED0711.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CED07112.89:1AAA

#CED071 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CED071?+
The hex code for #CED071 is #CED071. In RGB it's rgb(206, 208, 113), and in HSL it's hsl(61, 50%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #CED071?+
#CED071 in RGB is (206, 208, 113). Written in CSS: rgb(206, 208, 113).
What is the CMYK value of #CED071?+
#CED071 converts to CMYK(1%, 0%, 46%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CED071.
Is #ced071 a warm or cool color?+
#CED071 (#CED071) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ced071 belong to?+
#CED071 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 61°, 50%, 63% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ced071 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CED071 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.63:1 — 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 #ced071?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CED071 (#CED071) is 4602 C Retro Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CED071 in design

Practical guidance for using #ced071 (#CED071) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CED071 (#CED071) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CED071 (#CED071) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#CED071 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#CED071 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.