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#FFCC66 color code is #FFCC66. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffcc66.

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#FFCC66 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFCC66 is 0.6541. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.49:1 against white and 14.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFCC66 on white1.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFCC66 on black14.08:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFCC661.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFCC6614.08:1AAA

#FFCC66 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFCC66?+
The hex code for #FFCC66 is #FFCC66. In RGB it's rgb(255, 204, 102), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 100%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #FFCC66?+
#FFCC66 in RGB is (255, 204, 102). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 204, 102).
What is the CMYK value of #FFCC66?+
#FFCC66 converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 60%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFCC66.
Is #ffcc66 a warm or cool color?+
#FFCC66 (#FFCC66) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ffcc66 belong to?+
#FFCC66 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 100%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffcc66 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFCC66 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.49:1 — 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 #ffcc66?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFCC66 (#FFCC66) is 121 C Pantone 121 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFCC66 in design

Practical guidance for using #ffcc66 (#FFCC66) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFCC66 (#FFCC66) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFCC66 (#FFCC66) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#FFCC66 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 — #ffcc66 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

#FFCC66 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.