#C9952C Color Information

Hex color code: #C9952C

A subtle orange shade, #C9952C appears as (201, 149, 44) in RGB and (40°, 64%, 48%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C9952C

RGB

201, 149, 44

HSL

40°, 64%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 78%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9952C;
background-color: #C9952C;
border-color: #C9952C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9952C;
border: 2px solid #C9952C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9952C]
text-[#C9952C]
border-[#C9952C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9952C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9952C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9952C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9952C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C9952C; background-color: #C9952C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9952C20; border-left: 4px solid #C9952C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C9952C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9952C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 149, 44

Red: 201 / Green: 149 / Blue: 44

HSL

40°, 64%, 48%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 26%, 78%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 26% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9952C?

#C9952C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2C60C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9952C to RGB:

rgb(201, 149, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9952C to HSL:

hsl(40, 64%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9952C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 26%, 78%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9952C is a muted orange color with RGB values of 201, 149, 44 and HSL of 40°, 64%, 48%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9952C is #2C60C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9462C.

Use #C9952C in CSS: color: #C9952C or background-color: #C9952C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9952C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9952C?

#C9952C is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C9952C?

#C9952C in RGB is (201, 149, 44) - 201 red, 149 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #C9952C in CSS?

Use #C9952C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9952C?

#2C60C9 (complementary), #C9462C (analogous), and #8A661E (lighter shade) work well with #C9952C.