#C9A740
Yellow
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About #C9A740 Yellow
#C9A740 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 167 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 45°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 52%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
45°
Hue
56%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9A740 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9A740 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9A740 on White
Contrast Ratio2.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9A740 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9A740 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9A740 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 167, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(45, 56%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 167, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 65.5%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 17%, 68%, 21% |
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