What color is #CCDC99?

#CCDC99 is a light, soft lime green. In RGB it is rgb(204, 220, 153), and in HSL hsl(74, 49%, 73%).

Is #CCDC99 accessible as text?

On white, #CCDC99 has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #CCDC99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CCDC99?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #CCDC99?

#CCDC99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A898DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CCDC99 below.

Is #CCDC99 good for buttons?

#CCDC99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CCDC99 — white text only reaches 1.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CCDC99 the same as CSS khaki?

No — #CCDC99 is not the CSS named color khaki, but khaki (#F0E68C) 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.

#CCDC99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CCDC99

Not just a swatch — here's how #CCDC99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CCDC99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CCDC99 Secondary #B06A03 Accent #6C7B4A Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CCDC99 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Celadon 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.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CCDC99 Secondary #506A38 Accent #B06A03 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Celadon 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 #CCDC99 Surface #DED0A8 Secondary #AC7D4F Accent #8E9A72 Anchor #3D2D1F

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CCDC99 Secondary #F7FEE6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Celadon 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 Celadon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CCDC99 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 59/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #CCDC99

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People also use #CCDC99 with

Bone Celadon Wisteria 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 12.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F4F6EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B6DC98 — 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 #CCDC99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CCDC99;
  --color-base-rgb: 204 220 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.6% 0.089 119.2);
  --color-50: #FAFBF3;
  --color-100: #F0F5E0;
  --color-200: #E1EAC2;
  --color-300: #C8D798;
  --color-400: #AFC270;
  --color-500: #91A64F;
  --color-600: #717F42;
  --color-700: #525B34;
  --color-800: #373C25;
  --color-900: #222518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  celadon: {
    50: '#FAFBF3',
    100: '#F0F5E0',
    200: '#E1EAC2',
    300: '#C8D798',
    400: '#AFC270',
    500: '#91A64F',
    600: '#717F42',
    700: '#525B34',
    800: '#373C25',
    900: '#222518',
  },
}

$base: #CCDC99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAFBF3;
$base-100: #F0F5E0;
$base-200: #E1EAC2;
$base-300: #C8D798;
$base-400: #AFC270;
$base-500: #91A64F;
$base-600: #717F42;
$base-700: #525B34;
$base-800: #373C25;
$base-900: #222518;
$base-hover: #B1C961;
$base-subtle: #EEF2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CCDC99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0F5E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1EAC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8D798",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AFC270",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#91A64F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#717F42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#525B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#373C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#222518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CCDC99

Color Lab

Pairs with #CCDC99

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