#C9C59C
Muted Yellow
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About #C9C59C Muted Yellow
#C9C59C is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 197 green, and 156 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 55°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 70%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #C9C59C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
55°
Hue
29%
Saturation
70%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C59C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C59C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C59C on White
Contrast Ratio1.76:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C59C on Black
Contrast Ratio11.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C59C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C59C |
| RGB | rgb(201, 197, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 29%, 70%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 197, 156 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 77.3%, 61.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 2%, 22%, 21% |
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