#C9987B

Color Details

HEX
#C9987B
RGB
rgb(201, 152, 123)
HSL
hsl(22, 42%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 39%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9987b
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA
White on #c9987b
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#c9987b on Black
Contrast 8.26:1 AAA
#c9987b on White
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4ad95
#dfc1b0
#e9d6ca
#a17a62
#795b4a
#503d31

Complement & Analogous

#7dadca
#cabf7d
#ca7d87

Triadic

#7dca99
#997dca

Monochrome

#503d31 #795b4a #c9987b #dfc1b0 #e9d6ca #f4eae5

Analogous

#ca7d87 #daa4ab #c9987b #d5cc97 #cabf7d #a29964

Complementary Mix

#795b4a #c9987b #dfc1b0 #7dadca #abcadd #517083

Nearby Colors

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About #C9987B

#C9987B converts to RGB(201, 152, 123) and HSL(22, 42%, 64%). 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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#C9987B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9987B?
RGB: 201, 152, 123. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 152, 123)
Is #C9987B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9987B?
Complement: #7dadca.
Does #C9987B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.54:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.26:1 (AAA (normal text)).