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#CCC78A color code is #CCC78A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ccc78a.

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#CCC78A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CCC78A is 0.5552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.73:1 against white and 12.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CCC78A on white1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CCC78A on black12.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CCC78A1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CCC78A12.10:1AAA

#CCC78A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CCC78A?+
The hex code for #CCC78A is #CCC78A. In RGB it's rgb(204, 199, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(55, 39%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #CCC78A?+
#CCC78A in RGB is (204, 199, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 199, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #CCC78A?+
#CCC78A converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 32%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CCC78A.
Is #ccc78a a warm or cool color?+
#CCC78A (#CCC78A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ccc78a belong to?+
#CCC78A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 55°, 39%, 67% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ccc78a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CCC78A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.73:1 — 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 #ccc78a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CCC78A (#CCC78A) is 7502 C Golden Sand, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CCC78A in design

Practical guidance for using #ccc78a (#CCC78A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CCC78A (#CCC78A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CCC78A (#CCC78A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#CCC78A 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 — #ccc78a 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

#CCC78A 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.

Brands that use #CCC78A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ccc78a (#CCC78A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige