What color is #CCC970?

#CCC970 is a light, soft yellow. In RGB it is rgb(204, 201, 112), and in HSL hsl(58, 47%, 62%).

Is #CCC970 accessible as text?

On white, #CCC970 has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCC970, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCC970?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-500 (#F0B100).

What colors go well with #CCC970?

#CCC970 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7174CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCC970 below.

Is #CCC970 good for buttons?

#CCC970 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCC970 — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCC970 the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CCC970 is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCC970 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCC970

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCC970 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCC970 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCC970 Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCC970 Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Dark Khaki leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CCC970 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #909A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Dark Khaki 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 #CCC970 Accent #AAC4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CCC970 Secondary #F4F4D6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Dark Khaki 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 Dark Khaki carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCC970 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 80/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CCC970 with

Dusty Rose Pistachio Medium Purple Platinum 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 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F2E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B0CC71 — 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 #CCC970 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCC970;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 201 112;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.9% 0.112 106.9);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E0;
  --color-200: #E9E8C3;
  --color-300: #D6D499;
  --color-400: #C0BD72;
  --color-500: #A4A151;
  --color-600: #7E7C44;
  --color-700: #5A5934;
  --color-800: #3C3B25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-khaki: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E0',
    200: '#E9E8C3',
    300: '#D6D499',
    400: '#C0BD72',
    500: '#A4A151',
    600: '#7E7C44',
    700: '#5A5934',
    800: '#3C3B25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #CCC970;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E0;
$base-200: #E9E8C3;
$base-300: #D6D499;
$base-400: #C0BD72;
$base-500: #A4A151;
$base-600: #7E7C44;
$base-700: #5A5934;
$base-800: #3C3B25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #BAB643;
$base-subtle: #ECECD8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCC970",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9E8C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D6D499",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C0BD72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A4A151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E7C44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A5934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCC970

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCC970

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