Color swatch image showing #C9DC7D with RGB(201,220,125) values

#C9DC7D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9DC7D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9DC7D Color Information

#C9DC7D RGB value is (201, 220, 125). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 72°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 43 percent, 14 percent.

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#C9DC7D Color Meaning

Color #C9DC7D represents early growth and restrained optimism. #C9DC7D yellow green shade (#C9DC7D) feels fresh and hopeful without being overly energetic, reflecting beginnings that unfold gradually. Psychologically, color #C9DC7D encourages positive mood and gentle motivation. #C9DC7D supports learning and adaptability. Culturally, #C9DC7D appears in educational spaces, eco conscious packaging, and seasonal design themes. Spiritually, #C9DC7D symbolizes renewal, patience, and trust in natural progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC7D 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
#C9DC7D
RGB
rgb(201, 220, 125)
HSL
hsl(72°, 58%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 43%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(72°, 43%, 86%)
XYZ
53.3823 65.0846 29.1511
Yxy
65.0846 0.3616 0.4409
Hunter Lab
80.6750 -6.3594 9.9196
CIE-Lab
84.5273 -20.7767 44.4204

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C9DC7D 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

#C9DC7D 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 #C9DC7D 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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#C9DC7D

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 #C9DC7D 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

#C9DC7D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC7D;

Text Color

color: #C9DC7D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC7D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC7D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC7D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC7D 0%, #879f2a 100%);

#C9DC7D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9DC7D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.