#C9DC74 Color Meaning and Information

#C9DC74 Color Information

#C9DC74 RGB value is (201, 220, 116). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 116. Its HSL format shows a hue of 71°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 47 percent, 14percent.

#C9DC74

rgb(201, 220, 116)

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#C9DC74 Color Meaning

Color #C9DC74 represents early growth and restrained optimism. #C9DC74 yellow green shade (#C9DC74) feels fresh and hopeful without being overly energetic, reflecting beginnings that unfold gradually. Psychologically, color #C9DC74 encourages positive mood and gentle motivation. #C9DC74 supports learning and adaptability. Culturally, #C9DC74 appears in educational spaces, eco conscious packaging, and seasonal design themes. Spiritually, #C9DC74 symbolizes renewal, patience, and trust in natural progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC74 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

#C9DC74

RGB

rgb(201, 220, 116)

HSL

hsl(71°, 60%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(9%, 0%, 47%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(71°, 47%, 86%)

XYZ

52.8330 64.8649 26.2586

Yxy

64.8649 0.3670 0.4506

Hunter Lab

80.5387 -6.6036 10.5327

CIE-Lab

84.4141 -21.7084 48.6379

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Blue116 / 255 (45%)

45%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#C9DC74 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

#C9DC74 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 #C9DC74 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:#C9DC74

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 #C9DC74 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

#C9DC74

protanopia

#d1d18d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC74;

Text Color

color: #C9DC74;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC74;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC7440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC74;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC74 0%, #879c27 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9DC74 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.