#CC9900 Color Information

Hex color code: #CC9900

#CC9900 is a striking yellow color. In RGB it is (204, 153, 0), and in HSL it is (45°, 100%, 40%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#CC9900

RGB

204, 153, 0

HSL

45°, 100%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 100%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #CC9900;
background-color: #CC9900;
border-color: #CC9900;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #CC9900;
border: 2px solid #CC9900;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#CC9900]
text-[#CC9900]
border-[#CC9900]
shadow-[0_0_10px_CC9900]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC9900, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #CC9900; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #CC9900; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #CC9900; background-color: #CC990015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #CC990020; border-left: 4px solid #CC9900; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #CC9900; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #CC9900 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

204, 153, 0

Red: 204 / Green: 153 / Blue: 0

HSL

45°, 100%, 40%

Hue: 45° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 100%, 20%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 100% / Key: 20%

What color is #CC9900?

#CC9900 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0033CC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #CC9900 to RGB:

rgb(204, 153, 0)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #CC9900 to HSL:

hsl(45, 100%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #CC9900 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking yellow tone, #CC9900 has RGB (204, 153, 0) and HSL (45°, 100%, 40%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #CC9900 is #0033CC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CC3300.

Use #CC9900 in CSS: color: #CC9900 or background-color: #CC9900. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #CC9900

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.12:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9900?

#CC9900 is a striking yellow color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #CC9900?

#CC9900 in RGB is (204, 153, 0) - 204 red, 153 green, and 0 blue.

How to use #CC9900 in CSS?

Use #CC9900 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #CC9900?

#0033CC (complementary), #CC3300 (analogous), and #806000 (lighter shade) work well with #CC9900.