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#CCB119 color code is #CCB119. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ccb119.

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#CCB119 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CCB119 is 0.4435. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.13:1 against white and 9.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CCB119 on white2.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CCB119 on black9.87:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CCB1192.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CCB1199.87:1AAA

#CCB119 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CCB119?+
The hex code for #CCB119 is #CCB119. In RGB it's rgb(204, 177, 25), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 78%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #CCB119?+
#CCB119 in RGB is (204, 177, 25). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 177, 25).
What is the CMYK value of #CCB119?+
#CCB119 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 88%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CCB119.
Is #ccb119 a warm or cool color?+
#CCB119 (#CCB119) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ccb119 belong to?+
#CCB119 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 78%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ccb119 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CCB119 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.13:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ccb119?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CCB119 (#CCB119) is 610 C Pantone 610 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CCB119 in design

Practical guidance for using #ccb119 (#CCB119) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CCB119 (#CCB119) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CCB119 (#CCB119) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#CCB119 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ccb119 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#CCB119 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.