Yellow

The color #C5C999 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 201, 153 and HSL values of 65°, 31%, 69%.

Color Values for #C5C999

Below are the different color format representations for #C5C999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C5C999
RGB:
rgb(197,201,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,31%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 24%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5C999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5C999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 78.8%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #C5C999

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C5C999

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5C999

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C5C999

The complementary color for #C5C999 is #9C97C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5C999

The analogous colors for #C5C999 are #C8B497 and #ACC897. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5C999

The triadic colors for #C5C999 are #97C4C8 and #C897C4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5C999

These are the darker variations of #C5C999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9EA17A and #76795C. This progression shows how #C5C999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5C999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1D4AD and #DCDFC2. This progression shows how #C5C999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5C999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5C999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C5C999

Companies and brands that incorporate #C5C999 in their visual identity.

#C5C999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5C999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5C999 is a yellow with RGB values of 197, 201, 153 and HSL values of 65°, 31%, 69%.

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