#CCCE8C Hex Color
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A pale, slightly green-tinted yellow like #ccce8c works well as a calm background for spring themes or baby products. The hex code #ccce8c is light and unsaturated, so it reads mellow rather than loud. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 12.8:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or charcoal to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #ccce8c
What is #ccce8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccce8c is rgb(204, 206, 140), in HSL hsl(62, 40%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 32%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ccce8c?
Navy, charcoal, and olive tones flatter #ccce8c best, since its muted base keeps stronger colors from clashing. Avoid white text on it, because the two are too close in lightness.
What mood does #ccce8c convey?
The color reads gentle and fresh thanks to its low saturation and high lightness, which suits spring campaigns, baby products, and minimal layouts. Its green undertone adds an earthy, grounded feel.
Is #ccce8c readable on white or black?
#ccce8c has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.