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#c9c998

Conversion

HEX#c9c998
HEX8#c9c998ff
RGBrgb(201, 201, 152)
CMYK[0,0,0.24,0.21]
Name#c9c998
HCL[107.83,25.82,79.87]
oklab[0.82,-0.02,0.06]
Num13224344
HSI[60,0.18,0.72]
lab[79.87,-7.9,24.58]
Lighten
#ececdb
Darken
#a5a556
Saturate
#d9d988
Desaturate
#b9b9a8
Greyscale
#b0b0b0
Brighten
#fcfccb

Color harmonies of #c9c998

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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#98c9c9
#c998c9

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.
#c9c998
#98c9b0
#9898c9
#c998b0

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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#f3f3b8
#1f1f17
#494938
#747458
#9e9e78

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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#c9b598
#c9bf98
#c9c998
#bfc998
#b5c998

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9c998
#98c9a2
#b598c9

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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#fbfbf8
#f7f7f0
#f3f3e9
#f0f0e2
#ececda
#e8e8d3
#e4e4cc
#e0e0c4
#dcdcbd
#d8d8b5
#d5d5ae
#d1d1a7
#cdcd9f
#c9c998

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0e0b
#1d1d16
#2b2b21
#39392b
#484836
#565641
#65654c
#737357
#818162
#90906d
#9e9e77
#acac82
#bbbb8d
#c9c998

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #c9c998 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.708 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!
12.292 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 #c9c998

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Use #c9c998 in CSS

#c9c998 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9c998 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9c998 as Border Color in CSS
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