Yellow

The color #C9CD9B is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 205, 155 and HSL values of 65°, 33%, 71%.

Color Values for #C9CD9B

Below are the different color format representations for #C9CD9B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C9CD9B
RGB:
rgb(201,205,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,33%,71%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 24%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9CD9B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9CD9B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 80.4%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #C9CD9B

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 #C9CD9B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9CD9B

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

Complementary Colors for #C9CD9B

The complementary color for #C9CD9B is #A19DCD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9CD9B

The analogous colors for #C9CD9B are #CDB99D and #B1CD9D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9CD9B

The triadic colors for #C9CD9B are #9DC9CD and #CD9DC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9CD9B

These are the darker variations of #C9CD9B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1A47C and #797B5D. This progression shows how #C9CD9B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9CD9B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D7AF and #DFE1C3. This progression shows how #C9CD9B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9CD9B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9CD9B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9CD9B

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9CD9B in their visual identity.

#C9CD9B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9CD9B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9CD9B is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 205, 155 and HSL values of 65°, 33%, 71%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C9CD9B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.