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#C9D897 Color — #C9D897

Complete color reference for #C9D897: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C9D897
RGBrgb(201, 216, 151)
HSLhsl(74, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(74, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:7% M:0% Y:30% K:15%
CSS Color#C9D897
Decimal13228183
Luminance0.6376

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C9D897 on White
Ratio: 1.53:1 — Fail
#C9D897 on Black
Ratio: 13.75:1 — AAA
White on #C9D897
Ratio: 1.53:1 — Fail
Black on #C9D897
Ratio: 13.75:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCFDFA
100#F7F9EF
200#EFF3E0
300#E7EDD0
400#DCE6BB
500#C9D897
600#A1AD79
700#79825B
800#50563C
900#323626

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C9D897?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(201, 216, 151). The red channel is 201, green is 216, and blue is 151 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C9D897?

The HSL value is hsl(74, 45%, 72%). Hue is 74°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #C9D897 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C9D897 achieves a 1.53:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 13.75:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C9D897?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C9D897 is #A697D8.