#C9D992 Color Information

Hex color code: #C9D992

The hex color #C9D992 is a soft yellow with RGB values of (201, 217, 146) and HSL of (74°, 48%, 71%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#C9D992

RGB

201, 217, 146

HSL

74°, 48%, 71%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 33%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C9D992;
background-color: #C9D992;
border-color: #C9D992;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C9D992;
border: 2px solid #C9D992;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C9D992]
text-[#C9D992]
border-[#C9D992]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C9D992]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9D992, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C9D992; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C9D992; 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 #C9D992; background-color: #C9D99215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C9D99220; border-left: 4px solid #C9D992; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #C9D992; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C9D992 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

201, 217, 146

Red: 201 / Green: 217 / Blue: 146

HSL

74°, 48%, 71%

Hue: 74° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 33%, 15%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 15%

What color is #C9D992?

#C9D992 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A292D9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C9D992 to RGB:

rgb(201, 217, 146)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C9D992 to HSL:

hsl(74, 48%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C9D992 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 33%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel yellow tone, #C9D992 has RGB (201, 217, 146) and HSL (74°, 48%, 71%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C9D992 is #A292D9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D9C692.

Use #C9D992 in CSS: color: #C9D992 or background-color: #C9D992. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C9D992

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D992?

#C9D992 is a pastel yellow color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #C9D992?

#C9D992 in RGB is (201, 217, 146) - 201 red, 217 green, and 146 blue.

How to use #C9D992 in CSS?

Use #C9D992 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C9D992?

#A292D9 (complementary), #D9C692 (analogous), and #ACC559 (lighter shade) work well with #C9D992.