Grayish Light Yellow

The color #C9C9C7 is a grayish light yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 201, 199 and HSL values of 60°, 2%, 78%.

Color Values for #C9C9C7

Below are the different color format representations for #C9C9C7. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9C9C7
RGB:
rgb(201,201,199) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,2%,78%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C9C7

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C9C7. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #C9C9C7

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 #C9C9C7

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C9C7

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

Complementary Colors for #C9C9C7

The complementary color for #C9C9C7 is #C6C6C8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C9C7

The analogous colors for #C9C9C7 are #C8C7C6 and #C7C8C6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C9C7

The triadic colors for #C9C9C7 are #C6C8C8 and #C8C6C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C9C7

These are the darker variations of #C9C9C7. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A19F and #797977. This progression shows how #C9C9C7 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C9C7

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D4D2 and #DFDFDD. This progression shows how #C9C9C7. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C9C7

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C9C7. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9C9C7

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9C9C7 in their visual identity.

#C9C9C7 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C9C7. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C9C7 is a grayish light yellow with RGB values of 201, 201, 199 and HSL values of 60°, 2%, 78%.

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