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#c9c970

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HEX#c9c970
HEX8#c9c970ff
RGBrgb(201, 201, 112)
CMYK[0,0,0.44,0.21]
Name#c9c970
HCL[105.96,46.05,79.25]
oklab[0.82,-0.04,0.11]
Num13224304
HSI[60,0.35,0.67]
lab[79.25,-12.66,44.27]
Lighten
#e5e5ba
Darken
#99993a
Saturate
#dddd5c
Desaturate
#b5b584
Greyscale
#9c9c9c
Brighten
#fcfca3

Color harmonies of #c9c970

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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#70c9c9
#c970c9

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.
#c9c970
#70c99c
#7070c9
#c9709c

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.
#c9c970
#f3f388
#1f1f11
#494929
#747441
#9e9e58

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.
#c9c970
#c9a570
#c9b770
#c9c970
#b7c970
#a5c970

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9c970
#70c982
#a570c9

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
#f7f7eb
#f3f3e0
#f0f0d6
#ececcc
#e8e8c2
#e4e4b8
#e0e0ad
#dcdca3
#d8d899
#d5d58f
#d1d184
#cdcd7a
#c9c970

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0e08
#1d1d10
#2b2b18
#393920
#484828
#565630
#656538
#737340
#818148
#909050
#9e9e58
#acac60
#bbbb68
#c9c970

Contrast Checker

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1.74 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!
12.072 Super 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 #c9c970

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Use #c9c970 in CSS

#c9c970 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9c970 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9c970 as Border Color in CSS
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