#CCCE8F Hex Color
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#ccce8f is a pale, unsaturated yellow with a distinct olive undertone. This delicate shade avoids the brightness of primary yellow, offering a soft, muted look. Because it is light and airy, it functions best as a background or supporting tone. Pair it with dark charcoal or forest green text to maintain readable contrast. The hex code for this faded yellow is #ccce8f.
Questions about #ccce8f
What is #ccce8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccce8f is rgb(204, 206, 143), in HSL hsl(62, 39%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 31%, 19%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #ccce8f in a professional layout?
Use #ccce8f as a subtle background or accent to keep the interface feeling open and approachable. Because this shade is so light, it requires deep contrast, so pair it with charcoal or dark navy text to maintain perfect readability and accessibility for your users.
Does #ccce8f read more as a yellow or a green?
This color sits in a delicate middle ground, reading primarily as a desaturated yellow that feels grounded by a distinct olive undertone. It avoids the neon vibrancy of standard yellows, making it an excellent choice for a calming, natural, or organic aesthetic.
Is #ccce8f readable on white or black?
#ccce8f has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 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.