#C9A61D
Yellow
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About #C9A61D Yellow
#C9A61D is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 166 green, and 29 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 48°, saturation of 75%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #C9A61D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
48°
Hue
75%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9A61D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9A61D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9A61D on White
Contrast Ratio2.34:1
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Aa#C9A61D on Black
Contrast Ratio8.96:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9A61D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9A61D |
| RGB | rgb(201, 166, 29) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 75%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 166, 29 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 65.1%, 11.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 17%, 86%, 21% |
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