#CCC557

A medium, moderate yellow closely aligning with Khaki.

About #CCC557

Visually, #CCC557 is defined as a moderate yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Khaki. Its digital footprint relies on 204 parts red, 197 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 3% M, 57% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCC557
RGB204, 197, 87
HSL56.4°, 53.4%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 3%, 57%, 20%
HSV56.4°, 57.4%, 80.0%
LAB78.1, -11.6, 54.9
XYZ46.6, 53.5, 16.9
Decimal13419863

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.69:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCC557; }
.text-color { color: #CCC557; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCC557; }

Similar Colors

Khaki
#F0E68C