#CCE242

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Yellowgreen.

About #CCE242

The hex code #CCE242 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Yellowgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 204, 226, and 66.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 0% M, 71% Y, and 11% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CCE242
RGB204, 226, 66
HSL68.2°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK10%, 0%, 71%, 11%
HSV68.2°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB85.8, -27.1, 71.3
XYZ53.1, 67.6, 15.4
Decimal13427266

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.52:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.35:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCE242; }
.text-color { color: #CCE242; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCE242; }

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