Yellow

The color #C9D585 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 213, 133 and HSL values of 69°, 49%, 68%.

Color Values for #C9D585

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HEX:
#C9D585
RGB:
rgb(201,213,133) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,49%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 38%, 16%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9D585

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9D585. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 83.5%
Blue: 52.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C9D585

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 #C9D585

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9D585

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

Complementary Colors for #C9D585

The complementary color for #C9D585 is #9185D5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9D585

The analogous colors for #C9D585 are #D5B985 and #A1D585. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9D585

The triadic colors for #C9D585 are #85C9D5 and #D585C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9D585

These are the darker variations of #C9D585. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1AA6A and #798050. This progression shows how #C9D585 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9D585

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4DD9D and #DFE6B6. This progression shows how #C9D585. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9D585

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9D585. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C9D585

Companies and brands that incorporate #C9D585 in their visual identity.

#C9D585 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9D585. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9D585 is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 213, 133 and HSL values of 69°, 49%, 68%.

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