Orange

The color #C9C874 is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 200, 116 and HSL values of 59°, 44%, 62%.

Color Values for #C9C874

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HEX:
#C9C874
RGB:
rgb(201,200,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(59,44%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 42%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C874

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C874. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 78.4%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C874

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 #C9C874

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C874

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

Complementary Colors for #C9C874

The complementary color for #C9C874 is #7375C9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C874

The analogous colors for #C9C874 are #C99D73 and #A0C973. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C874

The triadic colors for #C9C874 are #73C9C7 and #C773C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C874

These are the darker variations of #C9C874. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A05D and #797846. This progression shows how #C9C874 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C874

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D390 and #DFDEAC. This progression shows how #C9C874. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C874

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C874. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9C874

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9C874 in their visual identity.

#C9C874 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C874. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C874 is a orange with RGB values of 201, 200, 116 and HSL values of 59°, 44%, 62%.

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