Color swatch image showing #C9DC91 with RGB(201,220,145) values

#C9DC91 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9DC91 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9DC91 Color Information

#C9DC91 RGB value is (201, 220, 145). The hex color red value is 201, green is 220, and blue is 145. Its HSL format shows a hue of 75°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 0 percent, 34 percent, 14 percent.

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#C9DC91 Color Meaning

Color #C9DC91 represents early growth and restrained optimism. #C9DC91 yellow green shade (#C9DC91) feels fresh and hopeful without being overly energetic, reflecting beginnings that unfold gradually. Psychologically, color #C9DC91 encourages positive mood and gentle motivation. #C9DC91 supports learning and adaptability. Culturally, #C9DC91 appears in educational spaces, eco conscious packaging, and seasonal design themes. Spiritually, #C9DC91 symbolizes renewal, patience, and trust in natural progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9DC91 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
#C9DC91
RGB
rgb(201, 220, 145)
HSL
hsl(75°, 52%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 34%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(75°, 34%, 86%)
XYZ
54.7914 65.6482 36.5716
Yxy
65.6482 0.3490 0.4181
Hunter Lab
81.0236 -5.7289 8.3368
CIE-Lab
84.8167 -18.4255 34.7973

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue145 / 255 (57%)
57%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#C9DC91 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

#C9DC91 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 #C9DC91 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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#C9DC91

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9DC91 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

#C9DC91

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9DC91;

Text Color

color: #C9DC91;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9DC91;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9DC9140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9DC91;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9DC91 0%, #85a133 100%);

#C9DC91 Color FAQs

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