#CCA01F Color Meaning and Information

#CCA01F Color Information

#CCA01F RGB value is (204, 160, 31). The hex color red value is 204, green is 160, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 85 percent, 20 percent.

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#CCA01F Color Meaning

Color #CCA01F signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CCA01F enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CCA01F complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CCA01F embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CCA01F encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CCA01F is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCA01F 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

#CCA01F

RGB

rgb(204, 160, 31)

HSL

hsl(45°, 74%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 85%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 85%, 80%)

XYZ

37.7200 38.0779 6.6580

Yxy

38.0779 0.4575 0.4618

Hunter Lab

61.7073 0.8767 6.3301

CIE-Lab

68.0780 5.0302 66.1683

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CCA01F 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

#CCA01F 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 #CCA01F 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:#CCA01F

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 #CCA01F 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

#CCA01F

protanopia

#b9b93e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCA01F;

Text Color

color: #CCA01F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCA01F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCA01F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCA01F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCA01F 0%, #796012 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CCA01F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.