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#c9a557

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HEX#c9a557
HEX8#c9a557ff
RGBrgb(201, 165, 87)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.57,0.21]
Name#c9a557
HCL[85,45.02,69.48]
oklab[0.74,0.01,0.11]
Num13215063
HSI[42.01,0.42,0.59]
lab[69.48,3.93,44.85]
Lighten
#e2cea4
Darken
#8d6f2d
Saturate
#dfad41
Desaturate
#b39d6d
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#fcd88a

Color harmonies of #c9a557

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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#57c9a5
#a557c9

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#c9a557
#57c96c
#577bc9
#c957b4

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#c9a557
#f3c869
#1f190d
#493c20
#745f32
#9e8245

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
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#c97757
#c98e57
#c9a557
#c9bc57
#bfc957

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9a557
#64c957
#7757c9

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#fbf9f3
#f7f2e7
#f3ecdb
#f0e5cf
#ecdfc3
#e8d8b7
#e4d2ab
#e0cc9f
#dcc593
#d8bf87
#d5b87b
#d1b26f
#cdab63
#c9a557

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0c06
#1d180c
#2b2313
#392f19
#483b1f
#564725
#65532c
#735e32
#816a38
#90763e
#9e8244
#ac8d4b
#bb9951
#c9a557

Contrast Checker

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2.333 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
9.003 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #c9a557

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Use #c9a557 in CSS

#c9a557 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9a557 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9a557 as Border Color in CSS
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