#CCC699 Hex Color
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More khaki than cream, #ccc699 is a dusty beige-yellow with barely any saturation. Its low chroma and light value keep it warm but restrained, which suits spa branding, spring packaging, and neutral interiors. Let it work as a dominant base; black type sits at about 12.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small text.
Questions about #ccc699
What is #ccc699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc699 is rgb(204, 198, 153), in HSL hsl(53, 33%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 25%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #ccc699?
Deep navy, charcoal, and terracotta all read well against it, since the low saturation keeps richer colors from clashing. For text, black is the safest choice at about 12.1:1 contrast.
Does #ccc699 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The yellow base leans sunny, but heavy gray tones pull it back toward a soft earthy khaki rather than a bright pastel, so it suits calm, neutral palettes.
Is #ccc699 readable on white or black?
#ccc699 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.