Color swatch image showing #CCA023 with RGB(204,160,35) values

#CCA023 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CCA023 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CCA023 Color Information

#CCA023 RGB value is (204, 160, 35). The hex color red value is 204, green is 160, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 83 percent, 20 percent.

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#CCA023 Color Meaning

Color #CCA023 signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CCA023 enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CCA023 complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CCA023 embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CCA023 encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CCA023 is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCA023 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
#CCA023
RGB
rgb(204, 160, 35)
HSL
hsl(44°, 71%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 83%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 83%, 80%)
XYZ
37.7760 38.1003 6.9532
Yxy
38.1003 0.4561 0.4600
Hunter Lab
61.7254 0.8968 6.2826
CIE-Lab
68.0945 5.1410 65.0492

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CCA023 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

#CCA023 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 #CCA023 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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#CCA023

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 #CCA023 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

#CCA023

protanopia

#b9b941

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCA023;

Text Color

color: #CCA023;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCA023;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCA02340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCA023;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCA023 0%, #7a5f15 100%);

#CCA023 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CCA023 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.