#CCB30B Hex Color
A vibrant and assertive golden yellow
This bright, golden yellow carries a high-energy warmth that feels both glowing and assertive. Because it sits on the cusp of mustard, #ccb30b avoids looking neon or harsh. It functions best as an accent color for calls to action, as it pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays. The hex code for this saturated hue is #ccb30b, which offers high contrast when paired with black text.
Questions about #ccb30b
What is #ccb30b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb30b is rgb(204, 179, 11), in HSL hsl(52, 90%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 95%, 20%.
How should I use #ccb30b in a professional layout?
Use #ccb30b as an energetic accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your audience. It functions best when paired with deep charcoal or navy text, providing excellent readability while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast visual balance.
Is #ccb30b considered a warm or cool color?
This color is decidedly warm, sitting on the border between a saturated gold and a muted mustard. Its strong yellow undertones create a sense of glowing energy that feels assertive and approachable without becoming neon or jarring to the human eye.
Is #ccb30b readable on white or black?
#ccb30b has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.