#CCA83A
A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #CCA83A
The hex code #CCA83A represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(204, 168, 58).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 72% yellow, and 20% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CCA83A
RGB204, 168, 58
HSL45.2°, 58.9%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 18%, 72%, 20%
HSV45.2°, 71.6%, 80.0%
LAB70.3, 1.8, 59.0
XYZ39.7, 41.1, 9.9
Decimal13412410
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.23:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CCA83A;
}
.text-color {
color: #CCA83A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CCA83A;
}