#CCD5AE Hex Color
Airy yellow with organic green undertones
This pale, desaturated yellow has a distinct green undertone that feels clean and airy. Because the color is so muted, it functions best as a supporting background rather than an accent. Black text remains highly legible against it, which is ideal for minimalist interface designs. Try pairing the hex code #ccd5ae with deep charcoal or forest green to balance its lightness.
Questions about #ccd5ae
What is #ccd5ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccd5ae is rgb(204, 213, 174), in HSL hsl(74, 32%, 76%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 18%, 16%.
What color combinations work best with #ccd5ae?
Because #ccd5ae is so airy, it pairs beautifully with charcoal or dark forest greens to ground its lightness. These deeper tones create the necessary contrast to stop the palette from feeling too washed out or flat.
Is #ccd5ae readable on white or black?
#ccd5ae has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.69:1 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.