#C9821C

Color Details

HEX
#C9821C
RGB
rgb(201, 130, 28)
HSL
hsl(35, 76%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 86%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.69:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9821c
Contrast 6.69:1 AA
White on #c9821c
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail
#c9821c on Black
Contrast 6.69:1 AA
#c9821c on White
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d49b49
#dfb477
#e9cda4
#a16816
#794e11
#50340b

Complement & Analogous

#1c64ca
#bbca1c
#ca2a1c

Triadic

#1cca81
#811cca

Monochrome

#50340b #794e11 #c9821c #dfb477 #e9cda4 #f4e6d2

Analogous

#ca2a1c #da6a60 #c9821c #c9d549 #bbca1c #96a216

Complementary Mix

#794e11 #c9821c #dfb477 #1c64ca #6b9add #124183

Nearby Colors

#c9821b
#c9821d
#c9820c
#c9822c

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About #C9821C

#C9821C converts to RGB(201, 130, 28) and HSL(35, 76%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C9821C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9821C?
RGB: 201, 130, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 130, 28)
Is #C9821C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9821C?
Complement: #1c64ca.
Does #C9821C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.14:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.69:1 (AA (normal text)).