Color: #C9C57A
#C9C57A Color Information
#C9C57A is a light color. The closest websafe version is #C9C57A. A complement of this color would be #797DC8, perceived brightness is 0.74, and the grayscale version is #A2A2A2.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 57°,a saturation of 42%, and a lightness of 63%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 57°, a saturation of 39%, and a value of 79%.
In a RGB color space, #C9C57A is composed of 79% red, 77% green and 48% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 39% yellow and 21% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 54.20, x: 0.4010, and y: 0.4368.
Color Code #C9C57A
Shades of Color #C9C57A
Shades are created by darkening the original color #C9C57A 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 #C9C57A
Tints are created by lightening the original color #C9C57A 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 #C9C57A Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 57°, a saturation of 42%, and a lightness of 63%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 57°, a saturation of 39%, and a value of 79%.
- HEX: #C9C57A
- RGB: rgb(201, 197, 122)
- HSL: hsl(57, 42%, 63%)
- HSV: hsv(57, 39%, 79%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 2.00% magenta, 39.00% yellow, 21.00% black
- XYZ: 49.75, 54.20, 20.13
- Yxy: 54.20, 0.4010, 0.4368
- Hunter Lab: 78.58, -6.63, 38.09
- CIE-Lab: 78.58, -6.63, 38.09
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 49.75, Y: 54.20, Z: 20.13. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 54.20, x: 0.4010, and y: 0.4368.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 78.58, a: -6.63, and b: 38.09. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 78.58, a: -6.63, and b: 38.09.
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 #C9C57A
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #C9C57A. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #C9C57A
Monochromatic colors are variations of #C9C57A, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #C9C57A
The complementary color of #C9C57A 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 #C9C57A
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #c9c57a; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(201, 197, 122); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(201, 197, 122, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(57, 42%, 63%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #c9c57a; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9c57a; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #c9c57a; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #c9c57a; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #c9c57a; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #C9C57A
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #c9c57a; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(201, 197, 122); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(201, 197, 122, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(57, 42%, 63%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #c9c57a;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9c57a; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #c9c57a; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #c9c57a;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #c9c57a; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #C9C57A </div>
Related Colors of #C9C57A
These colors are similar to #C9C57A, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.