#C9AB1C

Color Details

HEX
#C9AB1C
RGB
rgb(201, 171, 28)
HSL
hsl(50, 76%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 86%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9ab1c
Contrast 9.33:1 AAA
White on #c9ab1c
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail
#c9ab1c on Black
Contrast 9.33:1 AAA
#c9ab1c on White
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4bc49
#dfcd77
#e9dda4
#a18916
#796711
#50440b

Complement & Analogous

#1c39ca
#90ca1c
#ca561c

Triadic

#1ccaad
#ad1cca

Monochrome

#50440b #796711 #c9ab1c #dfcd77 #e9dda4 #f4eed2

Analogous

#ca561c #da8960 #c9ab1c #a6d549 #90ca1c #73a216

Complementary Mix

#796711 #c9ab1c #dfcd77 #1c39ca #6b7edd #122583

Nearby Colors

#c9ab1b
#c9ab1d
#c9ab0c
#c9ab2c

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About #C9AB1C

#C9AB1C converts to RGB(201, 171, 28) and HSL(50, 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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#C9AB1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9AB1C?
RGB: 201, 171, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 171, 28)
Is #C9AB1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9AB1C?
Complement: #1c39ca.
Does #C9AB1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.25:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.33:1 (AAA (normal text)).