What color is #CCA04C?

#CCA04C is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(204, 160, 76), and in HSL hsl(39, 56%, 55%).

Is #CCA04C accessible as text?

On white, #CCA04C has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCA04C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCA04C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #CCA04C?

#CCA04C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4C79CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCA04C below.

Is #CCA04C good for buttons?

#CCA04C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCA04C — white text only reaches 2.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCA04C the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CCA04C is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCA04C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCA04C

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCA04C works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCA04C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCA04C Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Goldenrod as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCA04C Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Goldenrod holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCA04C Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Goldenrod opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CCA04C Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Goldenrod sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CCA04C Secondary #E2D2B7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Goldenrod is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Goldenrod carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCA04C actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 79/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 61/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCA04C

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People also use #CCA04C with

Terracotta Yellow Green True Blue Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBDF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CDCA4C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CCA04C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCA04C;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 160 76;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.0% 0.114 81.4);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F7EEDF;
  --color-200: #EDDDBF;
  --color-300: #DCC293;
  --color-400: #C7A76B;
  --color-500: #AC8949;
  --color-600: #846B3E;
  --color-700: #5E4E31;
  --color-800: #3E3423;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  goldenrod: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F7EEDF',
    200: '#EDDDBF',
    300: '#DCC293',
    400: '#C7A76B',
    500: '#AC8949',
    600: '#846B3E',
    700: '#5E4E31',
    800: '#3E3423',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #CCA04C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F7EEDF;
$base-200: #EDDDBF;
$base-300: #DCC293;
$base-400: #C7A76B;
$base-500: #AC8949;
$base-600: #846B3E;
$base-700: #5E4E31;
$base-800: #3E3423;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #AF8331;
$base-subtle: #EBE1CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCA04C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDDDBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCC293",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C7A76B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC8949",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#846B3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCA04C

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCA04C

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