#CCC507

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #CCC507

Visually, #CCC507 is defined as a vivid yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 197, and 7.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 3% M, 97% Y, and 20% K. With a hue angle of 57.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#CCC507
RGB204, 197, 7
HSL57.9°, 93.4%, 41.4%
CMYK0%, 3%, 97%, 20%
HSV57.9°, 96.6%, 80.0%
LAB77.7, -14.7, 77.8
XYZ44.9, 52.8, 8.0
Decimal13419783

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.56:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.82:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCC507; }
.text-color { color: #CCC507; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCC507; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700