#C9A518
Yellow
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HSL
About #C9A518 Yellow
#C9A518 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 165 green, and 24 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 48°, saturation of 79%, and lightness of 44%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #C9A518 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
48°
Hue
79%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9A518 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9A518 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9A518 on White
Contrast Ratio2.37:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9A518 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.88:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9A518 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9A518 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 165, 24) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 79%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 165, 24 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 64.7%, 9.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 88%, 21% |
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