#C9992B

Color Details

HEX
#C9992B
RGB
rgb(201, 153, 43)
HSL
hsl(42, 65%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 79%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.07:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9992b
Contrast 8.07:1 AAA
White on #c9992b
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail
#c9992b on Black
Contrast 8.07:1 AAA
#c9992b on White
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4ad55
#dfc280
#e9d6aa
#a17a22
#795c1a
#503d11

Complement & Analogous

#2b5bca
#aaca2b
#ca4b2b

Triadic

#2bca9a
#9a2bca

Monochrome

#503d11 #795c1a #c9992b #dfc280 #e9d6aa #f4ebd5

Analogous

#ca4b2b #da816b #c9992b #bbd555 #aaca2b #88a222

Complementary Mix

#795c1a #c9992b #dfc280 #2b5bca #7594dd #1c3b83

Nearby Colors

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About #C9992B

#C9992B converts to RGB(201, 153, 43) and HSL(42, 65%, 48%). 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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#C9992B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9992B?
RGB: 201, 153, 43. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 153, 43)
Is #C9992B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9992B?
Complement: #2b5bca.
Does #C9992B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.60:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.07:1 (AAA (normal text)).