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#cec259

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HEX#cec259
HEX8#cec259ff
RGBrgb(206, 194, 89)
CMYK[0,0.06,0.57,0.19]
Name#cec259
HCL[99.63,54.09,77.54]
oklab[0.8,-0.03,0.12]
Num13550169
HSI[54.65,0.45,0.64]
lab[77.54,-9.05,53.33]
Lighten
#e5dfa8
Darken
#958a2c
Saturate
#e3d343
Desaturate
#b8b16e
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#fff58c

Color harmonies of #cec259

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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#59cec2
#c259ce

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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#59ce87
#5965ce
#ce599f

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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#f8ea6b
#242210
#4e4a22
#797234
#a39a47

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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#ce9359
#ceab59
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#c3ce59
#abce59

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#59ce64
#9359ce

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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#fcfbf3
#f8f6e7
#f5f2db
#f1eed0
#eee9c4
#eae5b8
#e7e1ac
#e3dca0
#e0d894
#dcd388
#d9cf7d
#d5cb71
#d2c665
#cec259

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0f0e06
#1d1c0d
#2c2a13
#3b3719
#4a4520
#585326
#67612d
#766f33
#847d39
#938b40
#a29846
#b1a64c
#bfb453
#cec259

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #cec259 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.828 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!
11.485 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 #cec259

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Use #cec259 in CSS

#cec259 as Background Color in CSS
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#cec259 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#cec259">Text Color</div>
#cec259 as Border Color in CSS
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