Yellow

The color #C9CCAE is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 204, 174 and HSL values of 66°, 23%, 74%.

Color Values for #C9CCAE

Below are the different color format representations for #C9CCAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9CCAE
RGB:
rgb(201,204,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(66,23%,74%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 15%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9CCAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9CCAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 80%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C9CCAE

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 #C9CCAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9CCAE

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

Complementary Colors for #C9CCAE

The complementary color for #C9CCAE is #B1ADCC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9CCAE

The analogous colors for #C9CCAE are #CCC0AD and #BACCAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9CCAE

The triadic colors for #C9CCAE are #ADC9CC and #CCADC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9CCAE

These are the darker variations of #C9CCAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A38B and #797A68. This progression shows how #C9CCAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9CCAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D6BE and #DFE0CE. This progression shows how #C9CCAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9CCAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9CCAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9CCAE

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#C9CCAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9CCAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9CCAE is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 204, 174 and HSL values of 66°, 23%, 74%.

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