#CDCCA2

A light, moderate yellow closely aligning with Wheat.

About #CDCCA2

The hex code #CDCCA2 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Wheat. Its digital footprint relies on 205 parts red, 204 parts green, and 162 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 20% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#CDCCA2
RGB205, 204, 162
HSL58.6°, 30.1%, 72.0%
CMYK0%, 0%, 21%, 20%
HSV58.6°, 21.0%, 80.4%
LAB81.2, -6.5, 21.1
XYZ53.3, 58.8, 42.7
Decimal13487266

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.75:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CDCCA2; }
.text-color { color: #CDCCA2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CDCCA2; }

Similar Colors

Wheat
#F5DEB3