#C9C731
Yellow
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HSL
About #C9C731 Yellow
#C9C731 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 199 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 59°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #C9C731 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
59°
Hue
61%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C731 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C731 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C731 on White
Contrast Ratio1.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C731 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.7:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C731 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C731 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 199, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(59, 61%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 199, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 78.0%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 1%, 76%, 21% |
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