#C9AD71 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9AD71

A delicate orange shade, #C9AD71 appears as (201, 173, 113) in RGB and (41°, 45%, 62%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C9AD71

RGB

201, 173, 113

HSL

41°, 45%, 62%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 44%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9AD71;
background-color: #C9AD71;
border-color: #C9AD71;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9AD71;
border: 2px solid #C9AD71;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9AD71]
text-[#C9AD71]
border-[#C9AD71]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9AD71]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9AD71, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9AD71; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9AD71; 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 #C9AD71; background-color: #C9AD7115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9AD7120; border-left: 4px solid #C9AD71; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9AD71; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9AD71 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 173, 113

Red: 201 / Green: 173 / Blue: 113

HSL

41°, 45%, 62%

Hue: 41° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

0%, 14%, 44%, 21%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 21%

What color is #C9AD71?

#C9AD71 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

728ECA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9AD71 to RGB:

rgb(201, 173, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9AD71 to HSL:

hsl(41, 45%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9AD71 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 14%, 44%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #C9AD71 has RGB (201, 173, 113) and HSL (41°, 45%, 62%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9AD71 is #728ECA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CA8272.

Use #C9AD71 in CSS: color: #C9AD71 or background-color: #C9AD71. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9AD71

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9AD71?

#C9AD71 is a pastel orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #C9AD71?

#C9AD71 in RGB is (201, 173, 113) - 201 red, 173 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #C9AD71 in CSS?

Use #C9AD71 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9AD71?

#728ECA (complementary), #CA8272 (analogous), and #AE8C42 (lighter shade) work well with #C9AD71.