#C9BC2D

Color Details

HEX
#C9BC2D
RGB
rgb(201, 188, 45)
HSL
hsl(55, 63%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 78%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.71:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9bc2d
Contrast 10.71:1 AAA
White on #c9bc2d
Contrast 1.96:1 Fail
#c9bc2d on Black
Contrast 10.71:1 AAA
#c9bc2d on White
Contrast 1.96:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4c957
#dfd781
#e9e4ab
#a19624
#79711b
#504b12

Complement & Analogous

#2d3ac8
#87c82d
#c86e2d

Triadic

#2dc8bb
#bb2dc8

Monochrome

#504b12 #79711b #c9bc2d #dfd781 #e9e4ab #f4f2d5

Analogous

#c86e2d #d99a6c #c9bc2d #9fd357 #87c82d #6ca024

Complementary Mix

#79711b #c9bc2d #dfd781 #2d3ac8 #777fdb #1d2682

Nearby Colors

#c9bc2c
#c9bc2e
#c9bc1d
#c9bc3d

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About #C9BC2D

#C9BC2D converts to RGB(201, 188, 45) and HSL(55, 63%, 48%). 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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#C9BC2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9BC2D?
RGB: 201, 188, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 188, 45)
Is #C9BC2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9BC2D?
Complement: #2d3ac8.
Does #C9BC2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.96:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.71:1 (AAA (normal text)).