#CCAE79 Hex Color
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This dusty yellow carries a warm, unsaturated tone that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its muted quality, #ccae79 works best as a supporting background color for print layouts or packaging design. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays to create strong contrast for text, as the hex code offers excellent readability for body copy while avoiding the harshness of a pure white background.
Questions about #ccae79
What is #ccae79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccae79 is rgb(204, 174, 121), in HSL hsl(38, 45%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 41%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #ccae79?
#ccae79 works best when paired with deep charcoal or dark espresso tones, as these provide enough contrast for text while maintaining a grounded, organic aesthetic. For a more vibrant scheme, try balancing it with muted terracotta or soft, earthy greens.
Is #ccae79 readable on white or black?
#ccae79 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.