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#CCFF2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CCFF2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CCFF2A Color Information

#CCFF2A RGB value is (204, 255, 42). The hex color red value is 204, green is 255, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 74°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent, 0percent.

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#CCFF2A Color Meaning

color #CCFF2A electrifies the earth. #CCFF2A high-luminance yellow-green defies the muted expectations of its name, delivering nearly neon vibrancy with a botanical undertone. Color #CCFF2A shocks the visual field—not with red’s urgency, but with green’s unnatural intensity. Color #CCFF2A is the color of bio-luminescence, digital foliage, and experimental warning. Unlike traditional olives, Color #CCFF2A was defined in early digital color systems (X11) to maximize screen visibility. Its extreme saturation triggers rapid eye movement, making #CCFF2A effective for safety highlights or gaming interfaces. Color #CCFF2A demands attention but frames #CCFF2A as energy, not danger. Culturally, #CCFF2A straddles sci-fi futurism and toxic ecology—think glowing algae blooms or VR jungles. Color #CCFF2A rarely appears in print due to pigment limitations, reinforcing its digital-native identity. When used sparingly against deep violets or charcoals, Color #CCFF2A creates jarring yet harmonious contrast that feels both alien and alive.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCFF2A 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
#CCFF2A
RGB
rgb(204, 255, 42)
HSL
hsl(74°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 0%, 84%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(74°, 84%, 100%)
XYZ
61.0798 84.5245 15.2861
Yxy
84.5245 0.3796 0.5254
Hunter Lab
91.9372 -16.4609 20.7976
CIE-Lab
93.6778 -41.2737 85.1534

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#CCFF2A 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

#CCFF2A 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 #CCFF2A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CCFF2A 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

#CCFF2A

protanopia

#e2e35e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCFF2A;

Text Color

color: #CCFF2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCFF2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCFF2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCFF2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCFF2A 0%, #85ad00 100%);

#CCFF2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CCFF2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.