Golden Grass

Q: How do I use #CC9900 in CSS?

You can use #CC9900 in CSS with: background-color: #CC9900; or color: #CC9900; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 100%, 20%.

#CC9900

Golden Grass is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC9900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Golden Grass color values

HEX: #CC9900
RGB: 204, 153, 0
HSL: 45°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 25, 100, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Golden Grass sits at 45° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Golden Grass is rendered as rgb(204, 153, 0), where the red channel dominates at 204, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Golden Grass translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 100Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (100%), 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 Golden Grass

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC9900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 153, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC9900',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 153, 0)
rgba(204, 153, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 45° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC9900?

#CC9900 is Golden Grass, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 153, 0. It has a hue of 45°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CC9900?

The RGB color code for #CC9900 is rgb(204, 153, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Golden Grass a warm or cool color?

Golden Grass (#CC9900) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CC9900 in CSS?

You can use #CC9900 in CSS with: background-color: #CC9900; or color: #CC9900; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 100%, 20%.