#CCC291 Hex Color
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Very low saturation and a high lightness give #ccc291 its dusty, warm khaki look. This beige-yellow reads mellow rather than bright, so it works best as a large base in interiors and spring layouts where plain white feels too stark. It flatters deep olive and navy, and black text on top passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #ccc291
What is #ccc291 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc291 is rgb(204, 194, 145), in HSL hsl(50, 37%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 29%, 20%.
What text color works best on #ccc291?
Black text is the clear choice, reaching a contrast ratio of about 11.7:1. That easily clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. White text on #ccc291 falls far short and should be avoided for readable content.
What colors pair well with #ccc291?
Is #ccc291 readable on white or black?
#ccc291 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.69:1 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.