Orange

The color #C9AE57 is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 174, 87 and HSL values of 46°, 51%, 56%.

Color Values for #C9AE57

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HEX:
#C9AE57
RGB:
rgb(201,174,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(46,51%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 57%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9AE57

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9AE57. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #C9AE57

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 #C9AE57

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9AE57

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

Complementary Colors for #C9AE57

The complementary color for #C9AE57 is #5670C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9AE57

The analogous colors for #C9AE57 are #C87456 and #AAC856. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9AE57

The triadic colors for #C9AE57 are #56C8AD and #AD56C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9AE57

These are the darker variations of #C9AE57. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A18B46 and #796834. This progression shows how #C9AE57 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9AE57

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4BE79 and #DFCE9A. This progression shows how #C9AE57. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9AE57

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9AE57. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9AE57

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9AE57 in their visual identity.

#C9AE57 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9AE57. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9AE57 is a orange with RGB values of 201, 174, 87 and HSL values of 46°, 51%, 56%.

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