#C9B12C
Yellow
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HSL
About #C9B12C Yellow
#C9B12C is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 177 green, and 44 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 51°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 48%.
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
Use #C9B12C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
51°
Hue
64%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9B12C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9B12C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9B12C on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9B12C on Black
Contrast Ratio9.81:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9B12C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9B12C |
| RGB | rgb(201, 177, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(51, 64%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 177, 44 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 69.4%, 17.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 12%, 78%, 21% |
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