Light Brilliant Yellow

Q: How do I use #CCC900 in CSS?

You can use #CCC900 in CSS with: background-color: #CCC900; or color: #CCC900; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 201, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 100%, 20%.

#CCC900

Light Brilliant Yellow is a warm medium color with the hex code #CCC900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 204, 201, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 100%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Yellow Color Values

HEX: #CCC900
RGB: 204, 201, 0
HSL: 59°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 1, 100, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Brilliant Yellow sits at 59° 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 Light Brilliant Yellow 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 Light Brilliant Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 100%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Brilliant Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CCC900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 201, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CCC900',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 100%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 201, 0)
rgba(204, 201, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 59° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC900?

#CCC900 is Light Brilliant Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 204, 201, 0. It has a hue of 59°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CCC900?

The RGB color code for #CCC900 is rgb(204, 201, 0). This means it contains 204 red, 201 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Brilliant Yellow a warm or cool color?

Light Brilliant Yellow (#CCC900) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CCC900 in CSS?

You can use #CCC900 in CSS with: background-color: #CCC900; or color: #CCC900; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 201, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 100%, 20%.