#C9D9AB

Color Details

HEX
#C9D9AB
RGB
rgb(201, 217, 171)
HSL
hsl(81, 38%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 0%, 21%, 15%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 14.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9d9ab
Contrast 14.00:1 AAA
White on #c9d9ab
Contrast 1.50:1 Fail
#c9d9ab on Black
Contrast 14.00:1 AAA
#c9d9ab on White
Contrast 1.50:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4e1bc
#dfe8cd
#e9f0dd
#a1ae89
#798267
#505744

Complement & Analogous

#bbabd9
#b2d9ab
#d9d2ab

Triadic

#abc9d9
#d9abc9

Monochrome

#505744 #798267 #c9d9ab #dfe8cd #e9f0dd #f4f7ee

Analogous

#d9d2ab #e4e0c4 #c9d9ab #c1e1bc #b2d9ab #8eae89

Complementary Mix

#798267 #c9d9ab #dfe8cd #bbabd9 #d3c8e6 #7a6f8d

Nearby Colors

#c9d9aa
#c9d9ac
#c9d99b
#c9d9bb

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About #C9D9AB

#C9D9AB converts to RGB(201, 217, 171) and HSL(81, 38%, 76%). 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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#C9D9AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9D9AB?
RGB: 201, 217, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 217, 171)
Is #C9D9AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9D9AB?
Complement: #bbabd9.
Does #C9D9AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.50:1 (Fails AA). On black: 14.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).