#C9A59C Color Information

Hex color code: #C9A59C

The hex color #C9A59C is a delicate red with RGB values of (201, 165, 156) and HSL of (12°, 29%, 70%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C9A59C

RGB

201, 165, 156

HSL

12°, 29%, 70%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 22%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9A59C;
background-color: #C9A59C;
border-color: #C9A59C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9A59C;
border: 2px solid #C9A59C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9A59C]
text-[#C9A59C]
border-[#C9A59C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9A59C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A59C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9A59C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9A59C; 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 #C9A59C; background-color: #C9A59C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9A59C20; border-left: 4px solid #C9A59C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9A59C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9A59C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 165, 156

Red: 201 / Green: 165 / Blue: 156

HSL

12°, 29%, 70%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 22%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 22% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9A59C?

#C9A59C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9CC0C9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9A59C to RGB:

rgb(201, 165, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9A59C to HSL:

hsl(12, 29%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9A59C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 22%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate red tone, #C9A59C has RGB (201, 165, 156) and HSL (12°, 29%, 70%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9A59C is #9CC0C9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C99CAA.

Use #C9A59C in CSS: color: #C9A59C or background-color: #C9A59C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9A59C

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.35:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A59C?

#C9A59C is a delicate red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9A59C?

#C9A59C in RGB is (201, 165, 156) - 201 red, 165 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #C9A59C in CSS?

Use #C9A59C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9A59C?

#9CC0C9 (complementary), #C99CAA (analogous), and #AE786B (lighter shade) work well with #C9A59C.