#C9A78D Color Information

Hex color code: #C9A78D

The hex color #C9A78D is a subtle orange with RGB values of (201, 167, 141) and HSL of (26°, 36%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C9A78D

RGB

201, 167, 141

HSL

26°, 36%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 30%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9A78D;
background-color: #C9A78D;
border-color: #C9A78D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9A78D;
border: 2px solid #C9A78D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9A78D]
text-[#C9A78D]
border-[#C9A78D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9A78D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A78D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9A78D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9A78D; 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 #C9A78D; background-color: #C9A78D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9A78D20; border-left: 4px solid #C9A78D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9A78D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9A78D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 167, 141

Red: 201 / Green: 167 / Blue: 141

HSL

26°, 36%, 67%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 30%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 30% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9A78D?

#C9A78D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8DAFC9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9A78D to RGB:

rgb(201, 167, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9A78D to HSL:

hsl(26, 36%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9A78D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 30%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#C9A78D is a gentle orange color with RGB values of 201, 167, 141 and HSL of 26°, 36%, 67%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9A78D is #8DAFC9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C98D91.

Use #C9A78D in CSS: color: #C9A78D or background-color: #C9A78D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9A78D

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A78D?

#C9A78D is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #C9A78D?

#C9A78D in RGB is (201, 167, 141) - 201 red, 167 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #C9A78D in CSS?

Use #C9A78D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9A78D?

#8DAFC9 (complementary), #C98D91 (analogous), and #B17F59 (lighter shade) work well with #C9A78D.