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#C9DC70 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9DC70 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9DC70 Color Information

#C9DC70 RGB value is (201, 220, 112). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 112. Its HSL format shows a hue of 71°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent, 14percent.

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#C9DC70 Color Meaning

Color #C9DC70 conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #C9DC70 mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #C9DC70 both versatile and distinctive. Color #C9DC70 feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #C9DC70 works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #C9DC70 evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #C9DC70 appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #C9DC70 resists obsolescence—#C9DC70 looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #C9DC70 hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #C9DC70’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #C9DC70 represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #C9DC70 doesn’t seek applause—#C9DC70 simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC70 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
#C9DC70
RGB
rgb(201, 220, 112)
HSL
hsl(71°, 61%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 49%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(71°, 49%, 86%)
XYZ
52.6052 64.7738 25.0592
Yxy
64.7738 0.3693 0.4548
Hunter Lab
80.4822 -6.7046 10.7863
CIE-Lab
84.3670 -22.0972 50.4818

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue112 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C9DC70 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

#C9DC70 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 #C9DC70 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+)

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9DC70 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC70;

Text Color

color: #C9DC70;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC70;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC7040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC70;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC70 0%, #859b26 100%);

#C9DC70 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9DC70 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.