#CCA02C

A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #CCA02C

The hex code #CCA02C represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 160, and 44.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 22% M, 78% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCA02C
RGB204, 160, 44
HSL43.5°, 64.5%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 22%, 78%, 20%
HSV43.5°, 78.4%, 80.0%
LAB68.1, 5.4, 62.2
XYZ37.9, 38.2, 7.7
Decimal13410348

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCA02C; }
.text-color { color: #CCA02C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCA02C; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
#DAA520