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Vivid Amber

#CC9C00

Vivid Amber is a warm medium color with the hex code #CC9C00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 156, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vivid Amber Color Values

HEX
#CC9C00
RGB
204, 156, 0
HSL
46°, 100%, 40%
CMYK
0, 24, 100, 20

About this color

Vivid Amber sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Vivid Amber work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Vivid Amber in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 24%, 100%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Vivid Amber

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC9C00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 156, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CC9C00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 156, 0)
rgba(204, 156, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9C00?
#CC9C00 is Vivid Amber, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 156, 0. It has a hue of 46°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC9C00?
The RGB color code for #CC9C00 is rgb(204, 156, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 156 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vivid Amber a warm or cool color?
Vivid Amber (#CC9C00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC9C00 in CSS?
You can use #CC9C00 in CSS with: background-color: #CC9C00; or color: #CC9C00; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 156, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 100%, 20%.