#C9995E Color Information

Hex color code: #C9995E

A subtle orange shade, #C9995E appears as (201, 153, 94) in RGB and (33°, 50%, 58%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#C9995E

RGB

201, 153, 94

HSL

33°, 50%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 53%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9995E;
background-color: #C9995E;
border-color: #C9995E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9995E;
border: 2px solid #C9995E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9995E]
text-[#C9995E]
border-[#C9995E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9995E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9995E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9995E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9995E; 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 #C9995E; background-color: #C9995E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9995E20; border-left: 4px solid #C9995E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9995E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9995E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 153, 94

Red: 201 / Green: 153 / Blue: 94

HSL

33°, 50%, 58%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 50% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 24%, 53%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9995E?

#C9995E is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5E8FC9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9995E to RGB:

rgb(201, 153, 94)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9995E to HSL:

hsl(33, 50%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9995E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 24%, 53%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9995E is a understated orange color with RGB values of 201, 153, 94 and HSL of 33°, 50%, 58%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9995E is #5E8FC9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C9645E.

Use #C9995E in CSS: color: #C9995E or background-color: #C9995E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9995E

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9995E?

#C9995E is a understated orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C9995E?

#C9995E in RGB is (201, 153, 94) - 201 red, 153 green, and 94 blue.

How to use #C9995E in CSS?

Use #C9995E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9995E?

#5E8FC9 (complementary), #C9645E (analogous), and #A47337 (lighter shade) work well with #C9995E.