Yellow

The color #C9CC9A is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 204, 154 and HSL values of 64°, 33%, 70%.

Color Values for #C9CC9A

Below are the different color format representations for #C9CC9A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9CC9A
RGB:
rgb(201,204,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(64,33%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 25%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9CC9A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9CC9A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 80%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #C9CC9A

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 #C9CC9A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9CC9A

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

Complementary Colors for #C9CC9A

The complementary color for #C9CC9A is #9D99CC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9CC9A

The analogous colors for #C9CC9A are #CCB699 and #AFCC99. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9CC9A

The triadic colors for #C9CC9A are #99C8CC and #CC99C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9CC9A

These are the darker variations of #C9CC9A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A37B and #797A5C. This progression shows how #C9CC9A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9CC9A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D6AE and #DFE0C2. This progression shows how #C9CC9A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9CC9A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9CC9A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9CC9A

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9CC9A in their visual identity.

#C9CC9A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9CC9A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9CC9A is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 204, 154 and HSL values of 64°, 33%, 70%.

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