What color is #CCCD6A?

#CCCD6A is a medium yellow. In RGB it is rgb(204, 205, 106), and in HSL hsl(61, 50%, 61%).

Is #CCCD6A accessible as text?

On white, #CCCD6A has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCCD6A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCCD6A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #CCCD6A?

#CCCD6A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6B6ACD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCCD6A below.

Is #CCCD6A good for buttons?

#CCCD6A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCCD6A — white text only reaches 1.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCCD6A the same as CSS darkkhaki?

No — #CCCD6A is not the CSS named color darkkhaki, but darkkhaki (#BDB76B) is the closest CSS named color.

#CCCD6A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCCD6A

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCCD6A works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCCD6A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCCD6A Secondary #B16908 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Citrine 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 #CCCD6A Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16908 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Citrine 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 #CCCD6A Surface #DFD0A8 Secondary #AD7C50 Accent #8F9A71 Anchor #3D2D1F

Citrine 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 #CCCD6A Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Citrine 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 #CCCD6A Secondary #F6F7D6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Citrine 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 Citrine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCCD6A 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

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 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F2E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AACD6A — 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 #CCCD6A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCCD6A;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 205 106;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.7% 0.122 109.3);
  --color-50: #FBFCF3;
  --color-100: #F5F5E0;
  --color-200: #EAEBC2;
  --color-300: #D7D897;
  --color-400: #C1C270;
  --color-500: #A5A64E;
  --color-600: #7F8042;
  --color-700: #5B5C33;
  --color-800: #3C3C24;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  citrine: {
    50: '#FBFCF3',
    100: '#F5F5E0',
    200: '#EAEBC2',
    300: '#D7D897',
    400: '#C1C270',
    500: '#A5A64E',
    600: '#7F8042',
    700: '#5B5C33',
    800: '#3C3C24',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #CCCD6A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFCF3;
$base-100: #F5F5E0;
$base-200: #EAEBC2;
$base-300: #D7D897;
$base-400: #C1C270;
$base-500: #A5A64E;
$base-600: #7F8042;
$base-700: #5B5C33;
$base-800: #3C3C24;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #B9BB3E;
$base-subtle: #ECEDD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCCD6A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAEBC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7D897",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1C270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5A64E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F8042",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5C33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCCD6A

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCCD6A

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