Color swatch image showing #C9DC82 with RGB(201,220,130) values

#C9DC82 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9DC82 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9DC82 Color Information

#C9DC82 RGB value is (201, 220, 130). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 130. 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, 41 percent, 14 percent.

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#C9DC82 Color Meaning

Color #C9DC82 represents early growth and restrained optimism. #C9DC82 yellow green shade (#C9DC82) feels fresh and hopeful without being overly energetic, reflecting beginnings that unfold gradually. Psychologically, color #C9DC82 encourages positive mood and gentle motivation. #C9DC82 supports learning and adaptability. Culturally, #C9DC82 appears in educational spaces, eco conscious packaging, and seasonal design themes. Spiritually, #C9DC82 symbolizes renewal, patience, and trust in natural progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC82 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
#C9DC82
RGB
rgb(201, 220, 130)
HSL
hsl(73°, 56%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 41%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(73°, 41%, 86%)
XYZ
53.7099 65.2156 30.8762
Yxy
65.2156 0.3585 0.4353
Hunter Lab
80.7562 -6.2133 9.5529
CIE-Lab
84.5947 -20.2252 42.0425

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue130 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C9DC82 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

#C9DC82 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 #C9DC82 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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#C9DC82

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 #C9DC82 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

#C9DC82

protanopia

#d1d198

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC82;

Text Color

color: #C9DC82;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC82;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC8240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC82;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC82 0%, #869f2d 100%);

#C9DC82 Color FAQs

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