Yellow

The color #C9C97F is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 201, 127 and HSL values of 60°, 41%, 64%.

Color Values for #C9C97F

Below are the different color format representations for #C9C97F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9C97F
RGB:
rgb(201,201,127) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,41%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 37%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C97F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C97F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 78.8%
Blue: 49.8%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C97F

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 #C9C97F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C97F

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

Complementary Colors for #C9C97F

The complementary color for #C9C97F is #7E7EC9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C97F

The analogous colors for #C9C97F are #C9A37E and #A3C97E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C97F

The triadic colors for #C9C97F are #7EC9C9 and #C97EC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C97F

These are the darker variations of #C9C97F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A166 and #79794C. This progression shows how #C9C97F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C97F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D499 and #DFDFB2. This progression shows how #C9C97F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C97F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C97F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #C9C97F in their visual identity.

#C9C97F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C97F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C97F is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 201, 127 and HSL values of 60°, 41%, 64%.

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