#CCAE7D Hex Color
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With warm beige and soft brown undertones, #ccae7d is a muted, dusty orange-yellow. Its light, unsaturated finish suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful energy without feeling loud. The hex code #ccae7d works well as a dominant background for spring, baby, food, or budget branding, while black text remains highly readable at about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ccae7d
What is #ccae7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccae7d is rgb(204, 174, 125), in HSL hsl(37, 44%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 39%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #ccae7d?
Does #ccae7d feel warm or cool?
#ccae7d reads as a warm color because its muted orange-yellow base is balanced by beige and soft brown undertones, giving it a gentle golden appearance that feels welcoming without the intensity of a bright yellow or orange.
Is #ccae7d readable on white or black?
#ccae7d has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 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.