Color swatch image showing #CCA01B with RGB(204,160,27) values

#CCA01B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CCA01B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CCA01B Color Information

#CCA01B RGB value is (204, 160, 27). The hex color red value is 204, green is 160, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 87 percent, 20 percent.

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#CCA01B Color Meaning

Color #CCA01B signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CCA01B enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CCA01B complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CCA01B embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CCA01B encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CCA01B is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCA01B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#CCA01B
RGB
rgb(204, 160, 27)
HSL
hsl(45°, 77%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 87%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 87%, 80%)
XYZ
37.6705 38.0581 6.3974
Yxy
38.0581 0.4587 0.4634
Hunter Lab
61.6912 0.8588 6.3719
CIE-Lab
68.0634 4.9323 67.1850

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CCA01B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#CCA01B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #CCA01B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#CCA01B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CCA01B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#CCA01B

protanopia

#b9b93b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCA01B;

Text Color

color: #CCA01B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCA01B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCA01B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCA01B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCA01B 0%, #795f10 100%);

#CCA01B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CCA01B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.