#C9C5B1
Muted Yellow
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About #C9C5B1 Muted Yellow
#C9C5B1 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 197 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 50°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 74%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #C9C5B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
50°
Hue
18%
Saturation
74%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C5B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C5B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C5B1 on White
Contrast Ratio1.73:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C5B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.1:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C5B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C5B1 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 197, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(50, 18%, 74%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 197, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 77.3%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 2%, 12%, 21% |
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