#C9C56E
Yellow
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HSL
About #C9C56E Yellow
#C9C56E is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 197 green, and 110 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 57°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 61%.
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 #C9C56E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
57°
Hue
46%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C56E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C56E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C56E on White
Contrast Ratio1.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C56E on Black
Contrast Ratio11.7:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C56E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C56E |
| RGB | rgb(201, 197, 110) |
| HSL | hsl(57, 46%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 197, 110 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 77.3%, 43.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 2%, 45%, 21% |
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