Color: #C9A59C
#C9A59C Color Information
#C9A59C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #C9A59C. A complement of this color would be #9CC0C9, perceived brightness is 0.69, and the grayscale version is #B3B3B3.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 12°,a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 70%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 12°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #C9A59C is composed of 79% red, 65% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 22% yellow and 21% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 41.98, x: 0.3892, and y: 0.3653.
Color Code #C9A59C
Shades of Color #C9A59C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #C9A59C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #C9A59C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #C9A59C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #C9A59C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 12°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness of 70%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 12°, a saturation of 22%, and a value of 79%.
- HEX: #C9A59C
- RGB: rgb(201, 165, 156)
- HSL: hsl(12, 29%, 70%)
- HSV: hsv(12, 22%, 79%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 18.00% magenta, 22.00% yellow, 21.00% black
- XYZ: 44.72, 41.98, 28.21
- Yxy: 41.98, 0.3892, 0.3653
- Hunter Lab: 70.86, 12.62, 9.92
- CIE-Lab: 70.86, 12.62, 9.92
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 44.72, Y: 41.98, Z: 28.21. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 41.98, x: 0.3892, and y: 0.3653.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 70.86, a: 12.62, and b: 9.92. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 70.86, a: 12.62, and b: 9.92.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #C9A59C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #C9A59C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #C9A59C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #C9A59C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #C9A59C
The complementary color of #C9A59C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #C9A59C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #c9a59c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(201, 165, 156);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(201, 165, 156, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(12, 29%, 70%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #c9a59c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9a59c;
}HTML Examples of #C9A59C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #c9a59c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(201, 165, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(201, 165, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(12, 29%, 70%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #c9a59c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9a59c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #C9A59C
These colors are similar to #C9A59C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.