#C9979A

Color Details

HEX
#C9979A
RGB
rgb(201, 151, 154)
HSL
hsl(356, 32%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 23%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.38:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9979a
Contrast 8.38:1 AAA
White on #c9979a
Contrast 2.51:1 Fail
#c9979a on Black
Contrast 8.38:1 AAA
#c9979a on White
Contrast 2.51:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4acae
#dfc1c2
#e9d5d7
#a1797b
#795b5c
#503c3e

Complement & Analogous

#97c9c6
#c9ad97
#c997b3

Triadic

#9ac997
#979ac9

Monochrome

#503c3e #795b5c #c9979a #dfc1c2 #e9d5d7 #f4eaeb

Analogous

#c997b3 #d9b6ca #c9979a #d4bdac #c9ad97 #a18a79

Complementary Mix

#795b5c #c9979a #dfc1c2 #97c9c6 #bbdcda #628381

Nearby Colors

#c99799
#c9979b
#c9978a
#c997aa

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About #C9979A

#C9979A converts to RGB(201, 151, 154) and HSL(356, 32%, 69%). 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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#C9979A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9979A?
RGB: 201, 151, 154. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 151, 154)
Is #C9979A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9979A?
Complement: #97c9c6.
Does #C9979A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.51:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.38:1 (AAA (normal text)).