#C9BC0C

Color Details

HEX
#C9BC0C
RGB
rgb(201, 188, 12)
HSL
hsl(56, 89%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 94%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9bc0c
Contrast 10.68:1 AAA
White on #c9bc0c
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail
#c9bc0c on Black
Contrast 10.68:1 AAA
#c9bc0c on White
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c93d
#dfd76d
#e9e49e
#a1960a
#797107
#504b05

Complement & Analogous

#0c18ca
#78ca0c
#ca5e0c

Triadic

#0ccabe
#be0cca

Monochrome

#504b05 #797107 #c9bc0c #dfd76d #e9e49e #f4f2ce

Analogous

#ca5e0c #da8e55 #c9bc0c #93d53d #78ca0c #60a20a

Complementary Mix

#797107 #c9bc0c #dfd76d #0c18ca #6169dd #081083

Nearby Colors

#c9bc0b
#c9bc0d
#c9bbfc
#c9bc1c

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About #C9BC0C

#C9BC0C converts to RGB(201, 188, 12) and HSL(56, 89%, 42%). 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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#C9BC0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9BC0C?
RGB: 201, 188, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 188, 12)
Is #C9BC0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9BC0C?
Complement: #0c18ca.
Does #C9BC0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.97:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.68:1 (AAA (normal text)).