#CCBD1D

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #CCBD1D

The precise color #CCBD1D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. 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, 189, and 29.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 7% M, 86% Y, and 20% K. With a hue angle of 54.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCBD1D
RGB204, 189, 29
HSL54.9°, 75.1%, 45.7%
CMYK0%, 7%, 86%, 20%
HSV54.9°, 85.8%, 80.0%
LAB75.7, -10.3, 72.9
XYZ43.3, 49.3, 8.4
Decimal13417757

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.86:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCBD1D; }
.text-color { color: #CCBD1D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCBD1D; }

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