#C9C940
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #C9C940 Yellow
#C9C940 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 201 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #C9C940 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
56%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9C940 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9C940 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9C940 on White
Contrast Ratio1.76:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9C940 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9C940 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9C940 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 201, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 56%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 201, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 78.8%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 68%, 21% |
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