analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCCC05 — Gold
#CCCC05 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#cccc05
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Tints and shades of #CCCC05
- fffff0
- fdfdc2
- fcfc95
- fbfb67
- fafa39
- f9f90b
- d0d005
- a2a204
- 747403
- 474702
- 191901
Color schemes using #CCCC05
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.
Nearby colors
#CCCC05 FAQ
What color is #CCCC05?
#CCCC05 is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 95% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CCCC05?
#CCCC05 is rgb(204, 204, 5) in RGB, hsl(60, 95%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 98%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCCC05?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.21:1.
What colors go well with #CCCC05?
Its direct complement is #0505CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0569CC and #6905CC gives you contrast without the vibration.