Sunken Treasure color: hex code #CCCF86
Sunken Treasure has the hex code #CCCF86. It is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 81.2% green and 52.5% blue (204, 207, 134).
Its hue angle is 62°, with 43% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.84:1).
Sunken Treasure (#CCCF86) color codes
| HEX | #CCCF86 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 207, 134) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 81.2%, 52.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(62, 43%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(62, 35%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 35%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.39, -12.13, 35.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.39, 37.97, 108.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.518, 59.185, 31.26) | |
| Decimal | 13422470 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sunken Treasure, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CCCF86 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CCCF86 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CCCF86 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dac981Protanopia
no red cones#dacb89Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5c7bdTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cccf86; }
.text { color: #cccf86; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cccf86; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 207 134 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cccf86, #a8cf86); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dark Khaki.
See #CCCF86 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CCCF86?
- #CCCF86 is a light, desaturated yellow known as Sunken Treasure. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sunken Treasure?
- The RGB value is 204, 207, 134: 204 red, 207 green and 134 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sunken Treasure?
- The complementary color is #8986CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CCCF86?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.84:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.