Yellow

The color #C5C99C is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 201, 156 and HSL values of 65°, 29%, 70%.

Color Values for #C5C99C

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HEX:
#C5C99C
RGB:
rgb(197,201,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,29%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5C99C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5C99C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 78.8%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C5C99C

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 #C5C99C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5C99C

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

Complementary Colors for #C5C99C

The complementary color for #C5C99C is #A09CC9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5C99C

The analogous colors for #C5C99C are #C9B69C and #AFC99C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5C99C

The triadic colors for #C5C99C are #9CC5C9 and #C99CC5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5C99C

These are the darker variations of #C5C99C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9EA17D and #76795E. This progression shows how #C5C99C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5C99C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1D4B0 and #DCDFC4. This progression shows how #C5C99C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5C99C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5C99C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #C5C99C in their visual identity.

#C5C99C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5C99C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5C99C is a yellow with RGB values of 197, 201, 156 and HSL values of 65°, 29%, 70%.

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