#C9D228 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9D228

The hex color #C9D228 is a understated yellow with RGB values of (201, 210, 40) and HSL of (63°, 68%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameYellow Green

HEX

#C9D228

RGB

201, 210, 40

HSL

63°, 68%, 49%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 81%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9D228;
background-color: #C9D228;
border-color: #C9D228;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9D228;
border: 2px solid #C9D228;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9D228]
text-[#C9D228]
border-[#C9D228]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9D228]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9D228, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9D228; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9D228; 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 #C9D228; background-color: #C9D22815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9D22820; border-left: 4px solid #C9D228; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9D228; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9D228 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 210, 40

Red: 201 / Green: 210 / Blue: 40

HSL

63°, 68%, 49%

Hue: 63° / Saturation: 68% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 81%, 18%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 18%

What color is #C9D228?

#C9D228 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3028D2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9D228 to RGB:

rgb(201, 210, 40)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9D228 to HSL:

hsl(63, 68%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9D228 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 81%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral yellow tone, #C9D228 has RGB (201, 210, 40) and HSL (63°, 68%, 49%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9D228 is #3028D2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D28528.

Use #C9D228 in CSS: color: #C9D228 or background-color: #C9D228. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9D228

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.73:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D228?

#C9D228 is a neutral yellow color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #C9D228?

#C9D228 in RGB is (201, 210, 40) - 201 red, 210 green, and 40 blue.

How to use #C9D228 in CSS?

Use #C9D228 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9D228?

#3028D2 (complementary), #D28528 (analogous), and #8C921C (lighter shade) work well with #C9D228.