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#CCCC99 color code is #CCCC99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cccc99.

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#CCCC99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CCCC99 is 0.5832. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.66:1 against white and 12.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CCCC99 on white1.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CCCC99 on black12.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CCCC991.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CCCC9912.66:1AAA

#CCCC99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CCCC99?+
The hex code for #CCCC99 is #CCCC99. In RGB it's rgb(204, 204, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 33%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #CCCC99?+
#CCCC99 in RGB is (204, 204, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 204, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #CCCC99?+
#CCCC99 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 25%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CCCC99.
Is #cccc99 a warm or cool color?+
#CCCC99 (#CCCC99) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cccc99 belong to?+
#CCCC99 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 33%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #cccc99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CCCC99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.66:1 — 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 #cccc99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CCCC99 (#CCCC99) is 4131 C Bamboo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CCCC99 in design

Practical guidance for using #cccc99 (#CCCC99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CCCC99 (#CCCC99) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.7:1 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, #CCCC99 (#CCCC99) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#CCCC99 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#CCCC99 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 #CCCC99

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #cccc99 (#CCCC99). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige