#CCDA4F Hex Color

Luminous yellow-green with upbeat energy

Hex color #ccda4f graphic
Fresh and highly luminous, #ccda4f is a yellow with a noticeable green undertone and lightly softened finish. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, while charcoal or deep navy keeps it grounded. Use it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 13.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ccda4f.

Questions about #ccda4f

What is #ccda4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccda4f is rgb(204, 218, 79), in HSL hsl(66, 65%, 58%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 64%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #ccda4f?
Dark charcoal and navy pair especially well with #ccda4f, grounding its luminous yellow-green appearance without competing for attention. Warm neutrals can soften it, while muted purple creates stronger complementary contrast.
Does #ccda4f read as warm or cool?
#ccda4f sits between warm yellow and cool green, but its yellow side makes it feel lively and warm-leaning. The noticeable green undertone keeps the shade fresher and less heavy than a straightforward bright yellow.
Where does #ccda4f work best in a design?
#ccda4f works best as an accent in sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and calls to action, where its luminous yellow-green energy attracts attention. Avoid using it across a full-page background unless balanced with darker grounding elements.
Is #ccda4f readable on white or black?
#ccda4f has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.