Celery

Q: How do I use #C4CC66 in CSS?

You can use #C4CC66 in CSS with: background-color: #C4CC66; or color: #C4CC66; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 204, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 50%, 20%.

#C4CC66

Celery is a neutral light color with the hex code #C4CC66. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 196, 204, 102 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 50%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Celery color values

HEX: #C4CC66
RGB: 196, 204, 102
HSL: 65°, 50%, 60%
CMYK: 4, 0, 50, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Celery sits at 65° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Celery is rendered as rgb(196, 204, 102), where the green channel leads at 204, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Celery translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 50Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (50%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Celery

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4CC66;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 204, 102;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4CC66',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 50%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 204, 102)
rgba(196, 204, 102, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C4CC66?

#C4CC66 is Celery, a neutral light color with RGB values of 196, 204, 102. It has a hue of 65°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C4CC66?

The RGB color code for #C4CC66 is rgb(196, 204, 102). This means it contains 196 red, 204 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Celery a warm or cool color?

Celery (#C4CC66) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #C4CC66 in CSS?

You can use #C4CC66 in CSS with: background-color: #C4CC66; or color: #C4CC66; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 204, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 50%, 20%.