Yellow

The color #C9D69B is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 214, 155 and HSL values of 73°, 42%, 72%.

Color Values for #C9D69B

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HEX:
#C9D69B
RGB:
rgb(201,214,155)
HSL:
hsl(73,42%,72%)
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 28%, 16%)

Color Composition of #C9D69B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9D69B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 83.9%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #C9D69B

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 #C9D69B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9D69B

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

Complementary Colors for #C9D69B

The complementary color for #C9D69B is #A79AD6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9D69B

The analogous colors for #C9D69B are #D6C59A and #ABD69A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9D69B

The triadic colors for #C9D69B are #9AC9D6 and #D69AC9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9D69B

These are the darker variations of #C9D69B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A1AB7C and #79805D. This progression shows how #C9D69B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9D69B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4DEAF and #DFE6C3. This progression shows how #C9D69B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9D69B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9D69B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C9D69B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9D69B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9D69B is a yellow with RGB values of 201, 214, 155 and HSL values of 73°, 42%, 72%.

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