What color is #CCDA5D?

#CCDA5D is a medium lime green. In RGB it is rgb(204, 218, 93), and in HSL hsl(67, 63%, 61%).

Is #CCDA5D accessible as text?

On white, #CCDA5D has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCDA5D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCDA5D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #CCDA5D?

#CCDA5D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6C5DDA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCDA5D below.

Is #CCDA5D good for buttons?

#CCDA5D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCDA5D — white text only reaches 1.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCDA5D the same as CSS gold?

No — #CCDA5D is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#CCDA5D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCDA5D

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCDA5D works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCDA5D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCDA5D Secondary #B06905 Accent #6C7B49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Pear 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 #CCDA5D Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pear 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 #CCDA5D Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D50 Accent #8F9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

Pear 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 #CCDA5D Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

Pear 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 #CCDA5D Secondary #F8FFD7 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Pear 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 Pear carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCDA5D 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 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 32/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CCDA5D with

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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 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2F4E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A2DA5D — 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 #CCDA5D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCDA5D;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 218 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.3% 0.150 115.0);
  --color-50: #FBFDF2;
  --color-100: #F5F8DD;
  --color-200: #EAF0BD;
  --color-300: #D7E08F;
  --color-400: #C1CD65;
  --color-500: #A5B243;
  --color-600: #7F883A;
  --color-700: #5B612E;
  --color-800: #3C4021;
  --color-900: #252716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pear: {
    50: '#FBFDF2',
    100: '#F5F8DD',
    200: '#EAF0BD',
    300: '#D7E08F',
    400: '#C1CD65',
    500: '#A5B243',
    600: '#7F883A',
    700: '#5B612E',
    800: '#3C4021',
    900: '#252716',
  },
}

$base: #CCDA5D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBFDF2;
$base-100: #F5F8DD;
$base-200: #EAF0BD;
$base-300: #D7E08F;
$base-400: #C1CD65;
$base-500: #A5B243;
$base-600: #7F883A;
$base-700: #5B612E;
$base-800: #3C4021;
$base-900: #252716;
$base-hover: #B9CB2E;
$base-subtle: #ECEFD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCDA5D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFDF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAF0BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7E08F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1CD65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5B243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F883A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B612E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C4021",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCDA5D

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCDA5D

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