#C9C956

Yellow

The color #C9C956 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 201, 86 and HSL values of 60°, 52%, 56%.

Color Values for #C9C956

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HEX:	`#C9C956`
RGB:	`rgb(201,201,86)` Copied!
HSL:	`hsl(60,52%,56%)` Copied!
CMYK:	`cmyk(0%, 0%, 57%, 21%)` Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C956

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C956. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%

Green: 78.8%

Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C956

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 #C9C956

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1

WCAG AA: ✓ Passes

WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C956

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1

WCAG AA: ✗ Fails

WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C9C956

The complementary color for #C9C956 is #5454C9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

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Analogous Colors for #C9C956

The analogous colors for #C9C956 are #C98F54 and #8FC954. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

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#C9C956

#8FC954

Triadic Colors for #C9C956

The triadic colors for #C9C956 are #54C9C9 and #C954C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

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Shades of #C9C956

These are the darker variations of #C9C956. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A145 and #797934. This progression shows how #C9C956 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C956

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D478 and #DFDF9A. This progression shows how #C9C956. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C956

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C956. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

protanopia

#C9C972

deuteranopia

#C9C979

tritanopia

#C9888D

achromatopsia

#BCBCBC

Brands that use #C9C956

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#C9C956 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C956. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

Pantone 14-0647 Celery #CEC153

Pantone 13-0648 Green Sheen #D9CE52

Pantone 13-0540 Wild Lime #C3D363

Pantone 13-0645 Limeade #D3D95F

Pantone 13-0640 Acacia #DACD65