#C9971B

Color Details

HEX
#C9971B
RGB
rgb(201, 151, 27)
HSL
hsl(43, 76%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 87%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.93:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9971b
Contrast 7.93:1 AAA
White on #c9971b
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail
#c9971b on Black
Contrast 7.93:1 AAA
#c9971b on White
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4ac49
#dfc176
#e9d5a4
#a17916
#795b10
#503c0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c4dca
#a4ca1c
#ca411c

Triadic

#1cca99
#991cca

Monochrome

#503c0b #795b10 #c9971b #dfc176 #e9d5a4 #f4ead1

Analogous

#ca411c #da7a60 #c9971b #b6d549 #a4ca1c #83a216

Complementary Mix

#795b10 #c9971b #dfc176 #1c4dca #6b8bdd #123283

Nearby Colors

#c9971a
#c9971c
#c9970b
#c9972b

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About #C9971B

#C9971B converts to RGB(201, 151, 27) and HSL(43, 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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#C9971B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9971B?
RGB: 201, 151, 27. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 151, 27)
Is #C9971B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9971B?
Complement: #1c4dca.
Does #C9971B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.93:1 (AAA (normal text)).