#CCCCA8

A light, muted yellow closely aligning with Wheat.

About #CCCCA8

The precise color #CCCCA8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Wheat. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(204, 204, 168).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 18% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#CCCCA8
RGB204, 204, 168
HSL60.0°, 26.1%, 72.9%
CMYK0%, 0%, 18%, 20%
HSV60.0°, 17.6%, 80.0%
LAB81.2, -6.0, 18.0
XYZ53.6, 58.9, 45.6
Decimal13421736

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.77:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCCCA8; }
.text-color { color: #CCCCA8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCCCA8; }

Similar Colors

Wheat
#F5DEB3