Color #CCCA48 Color / Colour Code #CCCA48
This page shows the hex color code for color #ccca48 (#CCCA48). The colour is a yellow tone with 56% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CCCA48 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CCCA48 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 29, 59, and 89 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 59, 179, and 299 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CCCA48
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 59 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 59 to 104 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 59 with its complement at 239 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CCCA48
Lightness variations at hue 59 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CCCA48
Design Use Cases for #CCCA48
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #CCCA48 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 54% lightness, #CCCA48 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#CCCA48 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 59). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CCCA48 (hue 59) to its complement at hue 239. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 89. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ccca48, #484acb);
CSS Code for #CCCA48
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #CCCA48 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #CCCA48 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #CCCA48 (#CCCA48)
#CCCA48 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 204 red, 202 green, and 72 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 59 degrees with 56% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CCCA48 is 188/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 65% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CCCA48 against white is 1.73:1 and against black is 12.11:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.11:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #484ACB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CCCA48. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CB8848 and #8CCB48, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #CCCA48
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CCCA48?
- #CCCA48 is Color #CCCA48, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(204, 202, 72), HSL(59, 56%, 54%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 65%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 188/255.
- Is #CCCA48 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CCCA48 has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.11:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CCCA48?
- The complementary colour is #484ACB (hue 239). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CB8848 and #8CCB48. The triadic palette adds #48CBC9 and #C948CB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CCCA48 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ccca48; or rgb(204, 202, 72); or hsl(59, 56%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 59 56% 54%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.