#C9DC9D Color Meaning and Information

#C9DC9D Color Information

#C9DC9D RGB value is (201, 220, 157). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 78°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 29 percent, 14percent.

#C9DC9D

rgb(201, 220, 157)

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#C9DC9D Color Meaning

Color #C9DC9D signifies earthy brightness, stable energy, and understated charm. Its muted yellow tone evokes natural warmth and cozy light. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon3 (#C9DC9D) enhances grounded thinking, calm optimism, and reflective clarity. In design, color #C9DC9D works well in nature-inspired, neutral, or pastel palettes, balancing warmth with subtle sophistication. Symbolically, #C9DC9D embodies resilience, approachable elegance, and harmonious energy. Spiritually, Lemon Chiffon3 (#C9DC9D) encourages mindfulness, grounded perspective, and gentle insight. Across cultures, #C9DC9D is linked to natural light, earthy interiors, and refined aesthetic traditions.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC9D 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

#C9DC9D

RGB

rgb(201, 220, 157)

HSL

hsl(78°, 47%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(9%, 0%, 29%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(78°, 29%, 86%)

XYZ

55.7664 66.0382 41.7057

Yxy

66.0382 0.3411 0.4039

Hunter Lab

81.2639 -5.2893 7.2335

CIE-Lab

85.0159 -16.8306 28.9179

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Blue157 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#C9DC9D 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

#C9DC9D 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 #C9DC9D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C9DC9D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9DC9D 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

#C9DC9D

protanopia

#d1d1ac

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC9D;

Text Color

color: #C9DC9D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC9D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC9D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC9D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC9D 0%, #81a03a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9DC9D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.