#CCC52C

A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #CCC52C

The hex code #CCC52C represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Gold. Its digital footprint relies on 204 parts red, 197 parts green, and 44 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 78% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 57.4° hue, 64.5% saturation, and 48.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCC52C
RGB204, 197, 44
HSL57.4°, 64.5%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 3%, 78%, 20%
HSV57.4°, 78.4%, 80.0%
LAB77.8, -13.9, 70.9
XYZ45.3, 53.0, 10.2
Decimal13419820

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.59:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCC52C; }
.text-color { color: #CCC52C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCC52C; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700