Color swatch image showing #C9DC84 with RGB(201,220,132) values

#C9DC84 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9DC84 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9DC84 Color Information

#C9DC84 RGB value is (201, 220, 132). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 132. Its HSL format shows a hue of 73°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent, 14 percent.

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#C9DC84 Color Meaning

Color #C9DC84 represents early growth and restrained optimism. #C9DC84 yellow green shade (#C9DC84) feels fresh and hopeful without being overly energetic, reflecting beginnings that unfold gradually. Psychologically, color #C9DC84 encourages positive mood and gentle motivation. #C9DC84 supports learning and adaptability. Culturally, #C9DC84 appears in educational spaces, eco conscious packaging, and seasonal design themes. Spiritually, #C9DC84 symbolizes renewal, patience, and trust in natural progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC84 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C9DC84
RGB
rgb(201, 220, 132)
HSL
hsl(73°, 56%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 40%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(73°, 40%, 86%)
XYZ
53.8455 65.2698 31.5902
Yxy
65.2698 0.3573 0.4331
Hunter Lab
80.7897 -6.1527 9.4009
CIE-Lab
84.6226 -19.9978 41.0854

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue132 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C9DC84 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C9DC84 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C9DC84 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9DC84 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C9DC84

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC84;

Text Color

color: #C9DC84;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC84;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC8440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC84;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC84 0%, #869f2d 100%);

#C9DC84 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9DC84 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.