#C9A53B

Color Details

HEX
#C9A53B
RGB
rgb(201, 165, 59)
HSL
hsl(45, 57%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 71%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.93:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a53b
Contrast 8.93:1 AAA
White on #c9a53b
Contrast 2.35:1 Fail
#c9a53b on Black
Contrast 8.93:1 AAA
#c9a53b on White
Contrast 2.35:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b762
#dfc989
#e9dbb1
#a1842f
#796323
#504218

Complement & Analogous

#3b5ec9
#a6c93b
#c95e3b

Triadic

#3bc9a6
#a63bc9

Monochrome

#504218 #796323 #c9a53b #dfc989 #e9dbb1 #f4edd8

Analogous

#c95e3b #d98e76 #c9a53b #b8d462 #a6c93b #85a12f

Complementary Mix

#796323 #c9a53b #dfc989 #3b5ec9 #8096dc #263d83

Nearby Colors

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About #C9A53B

#C9A53B converts to RGB(201, 165, 59) and HSL(45, 57%, 51%). 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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#C9A53B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A53B?
RGB: 201, 165, 59. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 165, 59)
Is #C9A53B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A53B?
Complement: #3b5ec9.
Does #C9A53B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.35:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.93:1 (AAA (normal text)).