#C9AA3D

Color Details

HEX
#C9AA3D
RGB
rgb(201, 170, 61)
HSL
hsl(47, 56%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 70%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.30:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9aa3d
Contrast 9.30:1 AAA
White on #c9aa3d
Contrast 2.26:1 Fail
#c9aa3d on Black
Contrast 9.30:1 AAA
#c9aa3d on White
Contrast 2.26:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4bb64
#dfcc8b
#e9ddb1
#a18831
#796625
#504418

Complement & Analogous

#3c5ac8
#a0c83c
#c8643c

Triadic

#3cc8aa
#aa3cc8

Monochrome

#504418 #796625 #c9aa3d #dfcc8b #e9ddb1 #f4eed8

Analogous

#c8643c #d99377 #c9aa3d #b3d363 #a0c83c #80a030

Complementary Mix

#796625 #c9aa3d #dfcc8b #3c5ac8 #8094db #273b82

Nearby Colors

#c9aa3c
#c9aa3e
#c9aa2d
#c9aa4d

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About #C9AA3D

#C9AA3D converts to RGB(201, 170, 61) and HSL(47, 56%, 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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#C9AA3D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9AA3D?
RGB: 201, 170, 61. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 170, 61)
Is #C9AA3D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9AA3D?
Complement: #3c5ac8.
Does #C9AA3D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.26:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.30:1 (AAA (normal text)).