analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC9900 — Honey
#CC9900 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 45° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #CC9900
- fffbf0
- ffefc1
- ffe492
- ffd863
- ffcc34
- ffc105
- d5a000
- a67d00
- 775a00
- 483600
- 191300
Color schemes using #CC9900
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#CC9900 FAQ
What color is #CC9900?
#CC9900 is a shade of honey in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CC9900?
#CC9900 is rgb(204, 153, 0) in RGB, hsl(45, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC9900?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.12:1.
What colors go well with #CC9900?
Its direct complement is #0033CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0099CC and #3300CC gives you contrast without the vibration.