#CC9D2C

Color Details

HEX
#CC9D2C
RGB
rgb(204, 157, 44)
HSL
hsl(42, 65%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 78%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #cc9d2c
Contrast 8.43:1 AAA
White on #cc9d2c
Contrast 2.49:1 Fail
#cc9d2c on Black
Contrast 8.43:1 AAA
#cc9d2c on White
Contrast 2.49:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d6b156
#e0c480
#ebd8ab
#a37e23
#7a5e1a
#523f12

Complement & Analogous

#2c5cce
#aece2c
#ce4c2c

Triadic

#2cce9d
#9d2cce

Monochrome

#523f12 #7a5e1a #cc9d2c #e0c480 #ebd8ab #f5ebd5

Analogous

#ce4c2c #dd826b #cc9d2c #bed856 #aece2c #8ba523

Complementary Mix

#7a5e1a #cc9d2c #e0c480 #2c5cce #7695df #1d3c86

Nearby Colors

#cc9d2b
#cc9d2d
#cc9d1c
#cc9d3c

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About #CC9D2C

#CC9D2C converts to RGB(204, 157, 44) and HSL(42, 65%, 49%). 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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#CC9D2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #CC9D2C?
RGB: 204, 157, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(204, 157, 44)
Is #CC9D2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #CC9D2C?
Complement: #2c5cce.
Does #CC9D2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.49:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.43:1 (AAA (normal text)).