#CCAF42
A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #CCAF42
At its core, #CCAF42 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 175, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 68% 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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#CCAF42
RGB204, 175, 66
HSL47.4°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 14%, 68%, 20%
HSV47.4°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB72.2, -1.5, 57.6
XYZ41.2, 43.9, 11.5
Decimal13414210
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.15:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.78:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.31:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #CCAF42;
}
.text-color {
color: #CCAF42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #CCAF42;
}