#C9981F

Color Details

HEX
#C9981F
RGB
rgb(201, 152, 31)
HSL
hsl(43, 73%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9981f
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA
White on #c9981f
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail
#c9981f on Black
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA
#c9981f on White
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4ad4c
#dfc179
#e9d6a5
#a17a19
#795b13
#503d0c

Complement & Analogous

#1f4ec7
#a2c71f
#c7431f

Triadic

#1fc797
#971fc7

Monochrome

#503d0c #795b13 #c9981f #dfc179 #e9d6a5 #f4ead2

Analogous

#c7431f #d87b62 #c9981f #b5d24c #a2c71f #829f19

Complementary Mix

#795b13 #c9981f #dfc179 #1f4ec7 #6d8cdb #143381

Nearby Colors

#c9981e
#c99820
#c9980f
#c9982f

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About #C9981F

#C9981F converts to RGB(201, 152, 31) and HSL(43, 73%, 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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#C9981F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9981F?
RGB: 201, 152, 31. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 152, 31)
Is #C9981F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9981F?
Complement: #1f4ec7.
Does #C9981F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.63:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.99:1 (AAA (normal text)).