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#c9c259

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HEX#c9c259
HEX8#c9c259ff
RGBrgb(201, 194, 89)
CMYK[0,0.03,0.56,0.21]
Name#c9c259
HCL[101.92,53.9,77.12]
oklab[0.8,-0.03,0.12]
Num13222489
HSI[56.8,0.45,0.63]
lab[77.12,-11.13,52.74]
Lighten
#e2dea6
Darken
#8e882e
Saturate
#dfd543
Desaturate
#b3af6f
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#fcf58c

Color harmonies of #c9c259

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.
#c9c259
#59c9c2
#c259c9

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.
#c9c259
#59c98a
#5960c9
#c95998

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.
#c9c259
#f3eb6c
#1f1e0e
#494721
#747033
#9e9946

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.
#c9c259
#c99559
#c9ac59
#c9c259
#bac959
#a3c959

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9c259
#59c968
#9559c9

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.
#ffffff
#fbfbf3
#f7f6e7
#f3f2db
#f0eed0
#ece9c4
#e8e5b8
#e4e1ac
#e0dca0
#dcd894
#d8d388
#d5cf7d
#d1cb71
#cdc665
#c9c259

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0e06
#1d1c0d
#2b2a13
#393719
#484520
#565326
#65612d
#736f33
#817d39
#908b40
#9e9846
#aca64c
#bbb453
#c9c259

Contrast Checker

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1.851 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!
11.344 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 #c9c259

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Use #c9c259 in CSS

#c9c259 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9c259 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9c259 as Border Color in CSS
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