goldenrod

#C9CC2E

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB201, 204, 46
CMYK1, 0, 77, 20
HSL61°, 63%, 49%
LAB80, -14, 71
Closest Library Match
lime-40089% Match

Readability

1.72On WhiteFAIL
12.16On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #C9CC2E

The hexadecimal color code #C9CC2E is a medium, vibrant shade of Yellow (known as goldenrod). In the RGB color model, #C9CC2E is comprised of 201 red, 204 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 61 degrees, a saturation of 63%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 608 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Yellow atmospheres. Designers searching for Yellow color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #C9CC2E.

Vision Simulation

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