#C9A71C

Color Details

HEX
#C9A71C
RGB
rgb(201, 167, 28)
HSL
hsl(48, 76%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 86%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a71c
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
White on #c9a71c
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail
#c9a71c on Black
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
#c9a71c on White
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b949
#dfca77
#e9dca4
#a18616
#796411
#50430b

Complement & Analogous

#1c3eca
#96ca1c
#ca501c

Triadic

#1ccaa7
#a71cca

Monochrome

#50430b #796411 #c9a71c #dfca77 #e9dca4 #f4edd2

Analogous

#ca501c #da8560 #c9a71c #abd549 #96ca1c #78a216

Complementary Mix

#796411 #c9a71c #dfca77 #1c3eca #6b82dd #122883

Nearby Colors

#c9a71b
#c9a71d
#c9a70c
#c9a72c

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About #C9A71C

#C9A71C converts to RGB(201, 167, 28) and HSL(48, 76%, 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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#C9A71C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A71C?
RGB: 201, 167, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 167, 28)
Is #C9A71C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A71C?
Complement: #1c3eca.
Does #C9A71C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.33:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).