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#CCED68 color code is #CCED68. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cced68.

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#CCED68 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CCED68 is 0.7441. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.32:1 against white and 15.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CCED68 on white1.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CCED68 on black15.88:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CCED681.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CCED6815.88:1AAA

#CCED68 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CCED68?+
The hex code for #CCED68 is #CCED68. In RGB it's rgb(204, 237, 104), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 79%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #CCED68?+
#CCED68 in RGB is (204, 237, 104). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 237, 104).
What is the CMYK value of #CCED68?+
#CCED68 converts to CMYK(14%, 0%, 56%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CCED68.
Is #cced68 a warm or cool color?+
#CCED68 (#CCED68) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cced68 belong to?+
#CCED68 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 79%, 67% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #cced68 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CCED68 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.32:1 — 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 #cced68?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CCED68 (#CCED68) is 380 C Pantone 380 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CCED68 in design

Practical guidance for using #cced68 (#CCED68) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CCED68 (#CCED68) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CCED68 (#CCED68) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. 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

#CCED68 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. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#CCED68 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.