Orange

The color #C9C74A is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 199, 74 and HSL values of 59°, 54%, 54%.

Color Values for #C9C74A

Below are the different color format representations for #C9C74A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9C74A
RGB:
rgb(201,199,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(59,54%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 63%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C74A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C74A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 78%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C74A

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 #C9C74A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C74A

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

Complementary Colors for #C9C74A

The complementary color for #C9C74A is #4A4CC9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C74A

The analogous colors for #C9C74A are #C9884A and #8CC94A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C74A

The triadic colors for #C9C74A are #4AC9C7 and #C74AC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C74A

These are the darker variations of #C9C74A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A19F3B and #79772C. This progression shows how #C9C74A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C74A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D26E and #DFDD92. This progression shows how #C9C74A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C74A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C74A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C9C74A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C74A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C74A is a orange with RGB values of 201, 199, 74 and HSL values of 59°, 54%, 54%.

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