#CCA01C Color Meaning and Information

#CCA01C Color Information

#CCA01C RGB value is (204, 160, 28). The hex color red value is 204, green is 160, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 86 percent, 20 percent.

#CCA01C

rgb(204, 160, 28)

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#CCA01C Color Meaning

Color #CCA01C signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CCA01C enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CCA01C complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CCA01C embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CCA01C encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CCA01C is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCA01C 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

#CCA01C

RGB

rgb(204, 160, 28)

HSL

hsl(45°, 76%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 86%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 86%, 80%)

XYZ

37.6822 38.0628 6.4594

Yxy

38.0628 0.4584 0.4630

Hunter Lab

61.6951 0.8630 6.3619

CIE-Lab

68.0669 4.9556 66.9406

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow86 / 100 (86%)

86%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CCA01C 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

#CCA01C 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 #CCA01C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CCA01C

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 #CCA01C 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

#CCA01C

protanopia

#b9b93c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCA01C;

Text Color

color: #CCA01C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCA01C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCA01C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCA01C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCA01C 0%, #785e10 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CCA01C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.