#C9B04D

Color Details

HEX
#C9B04D
RGB
rgb(201, 176, 77)
HSL
hsl(48, 53%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 62%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.80:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9b04d
Contrast 9.80:1 AAA
White on #c9b04d
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
#c9b04d on Black
Contrast 9.80:1 AAA
#c9b04d on White
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c071
#dfd094
#e9dfb8
#a18d3e
#796a2e
#50461f

Complement & Analogous

#4f68c9
#a5c94f
#c9744f

Triadic

#4fc9b1
#b14fc9

Monochrome

#50461f #796a2e #c9b04d #dfd094 #e9dfb8 #f4efdb

Analogous

#c9744f #d99e84 #c9b04d #b7d472 #a5c94f #84a13f

Complementary Mix

#796a2e #c9b04d #dfd094 #4f68c9 #8d9ddc #334483

Nearby Colors

#c9b04c
#c9b04e
#c9b03d
#c9b05d

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About #C9B04D

#C9B04D converts to RGB(201, 176, 77) and HSL(48, 53%, 55%). 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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#C9B04D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9B04D?
RGB: 201, 176, 77. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 176, 77)
Is #C9B04D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9B04D?
Complement: #4f68c9.
Does #C9B04D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.14:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.80:1 (AAA (normal text)).