Orange

The color #C9C57D is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 197, 125 and HSL values of 57°, 41%, 64%.

Color Values for #C9C57D

Below are the different color format representations for #C9C57D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9C57D
RGB:
rgb(201,197,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(57,41%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 2%, 38%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C57D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C57D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 77.3%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C57D

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 #C9C57D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C57D

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

Complementary Colors for #C9C57D

The complementary color for #C9C57D is #7E81C9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C57D

The analogous colors for #C9C57D are #C99F7E and #A7C97E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C57D

The triadic colors for #C9C57D are #7EC9C5 and #C57EC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C57D

These are the darker variations of #C9C57D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A19E64 and #79764B. This progression shows how #C9C57D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C57D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D197 and #DFDCB1. This progression shows how #C9C57D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C57D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C57D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C9C57D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C57D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C57D is a orange with RGB values of 201, 197, 125 and HSL values of 57°, 41%, 64%.

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