Color swatch image showing #CCFF0A with RGB(204,255,10) values

#CCFF0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CCFF0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CCFF0A Color Information

#CCFF0A RGB value is (204, 255, 10). The hex color red value is 204, green is 255, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 72°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#CCFF0A Color Meaning

Color #CCFF0A projects extreme visibility, urgency, and mental stimulation. #CCFF0A electric yellow green demands instant attention and signals alert conditions. As a result, color #CCFF0A feels sharp, active, and impossible to ignore. From a cognitive standpoint, color #CCFF0A heightens awareness and accelerates reaction time. #CCFF0A keeps the mind awake and responsive, though prolonged exposure can feel intense. Symbolically, color #CCFF0A connects to caution systems, innovation culture, and high energy communication. On a deeper level, #CCFF0A represents heightened perception, rapid insight, and the push toward immediate action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CCFF0A 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
#CCFF0A
RGB
rgb(204, 255, 10)
HSL
hsl(72°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 0%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(72°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
60.7166 84.3793 13.3739
Yxy
84.3793 0.3831 0.5325
Hunter Lab
91.8582 -16.6391 21.2547
CIE-Lab
93.6150 -41.8595 89.5739

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#CCFF0A 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

#CCFF0A 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 #CCFF0A 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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#CCFF0A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CCFF0A 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

#CCFF0A

protanopia

#e2e345

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CCFF0A;

Text Color

color: #CCFF0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CCFF0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CCFF0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CCFF0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCFF0A 0%, #7d9c00 100%);

#CCFF0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CCFF0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.