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#c9c278

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HEX#c9c278
HEX8#c9c278ff
RGBrgb(201, 194, 120)
CMYK[0,0.03,0.4,0.21]
Name#c9c278
HCL[102.23,38.95,77.49]
oklab[0.8,-0.02,0.09]
Num13222520
HSI[55.53,0.3,0.67]
lab[77.49,-8.25,38.07]
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#e6e3c1
Darken
#9c943f
Saturate
#dcd265
Desaturate
#b6b28b
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#fcf5ab

Color harmonies of #c9c278

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.
#c9c278
#78c9c2
#c278c9

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.
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#78c999
#787fc9
#c978a7

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.
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#f3eb91
#1f1e12
#49472c
#747045
#9e995f

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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#c0c978
#b0c978

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9c278
#78c981
#a278c9

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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#fbfbf5
#f7f6ec
#f3f2e2
#f0eed8
#ece9cf
#e8e5c5
#e4e1bc
#e0dcb2
#dcd8a8
#d8d39f
#d5cf95
#d1cb8b
#cdc682
#c9c278

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0e09
#1d1c11
#2b2a1a
#393722
#48452b
#565333
#65613c
#736f45
#817d4d
#908b56
#9e985e
#aca667
#bbb46f
#c9c278

Contrast Checker

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1.831 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!
11.471 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 #c9c278

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Use #c9c278 in CSS

#c9c278 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9c278 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9c278 as Border Color in CSS
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