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#CCCC00 Color — #CCCC00

Complete color reference for #CCCC00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#CCCC00
RGBrgb(204, 204, 0)
HSLhsl(60, 100%, 40%)
HSVhsv(60, 100%, 80%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:100% K:20%
CSS Color#CCCC00
Decimal13421568
Luminance0.5602

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#CCCC00 on White
Ratio: 1.72:1 — Fail
#CCCC00 on Black
Ratio: 12.2:1 — AAA
White on #CCCC00
Ratio: 1.72:1 — Fail
Black on #CCCC00
Ratio: 12.2:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCFCF2
100#F7F7D9
200#F0F0B3
300#E8E88C
400#DEDE59
500#CCCC00
600#A3A300
700#7A7A00
800#525200
900#333300

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #CCCC00?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(204, 204, 0). The red channel is 204, green is 204, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #CCCC00?

The HSL value is hsl(60, 100%, 40%). Hue is 60°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 40%.

Does #CCCC00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #CCCC00 achieves a 1.72:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.2:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #CCCC00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #CCCC00 is #0000CC.