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HEX C9C54B - #C9C54B, RGB(201,197,75) Color


Color Name: Mustard Green*
Hex Color Code: #C9C54B
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 197, 75)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.0%, 62.7%, 21.2%



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What color is C9C54B?

The RGB color code for color number #C9C54B is RGB(201, 197, 75). In the RGB color model, #C9C54B has a red value of 201, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 62.7% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 53.8 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9C54B has a hue of 58.1° (degrees), 62.7 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.



Color C9C54B is cool or warm?

Color C9C54B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9C54B? (For interior and product design)

C9C54B has an LRV of nearly 53. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of #C9C54B with dark and light Color




Is #C9C54B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9C54B meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #C9C54B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 197, 75)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
197 (77.3%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.99%
Yellow
62.69%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(58.1deg, 53.8 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
58.1°
Saturation
53.85 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 148, 35)
Red
45 (17.7%)
Yellow
148 (58.2%)
Blue
35 (13.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.1°
Saturation
62.69 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 58.1°

W: 29.41 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 45.32

Y : 52.86

Z : 14.47

YXY

Y1 : 52.86

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 22.75%

Y : 70.59%


LRV

~ 52.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.1GY 7.6/8.6

CIE-Lab

L : 77.79

A : -13.64

B : 59.65

CIE-Lch

L : 77.79

C : 61.19

H : 102.88

CIE-Luv

L : 77.79

U : 7.89

V : 72.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.7

A : -15.95

B : 39.09






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #C9C54B

Here are the colors similar to C9C54B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#CECE30
Mustard Green
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#DDD06A
Citron
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9C54B.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9C54B.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9C54B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9C54B.

#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BABC16
PANTONE 7744 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#C1BE00
PANTONE 4233 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #C9C54B

Here are the paint colors similar to C9C54B. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Valspar

#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Behr

#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to PPG Paints

#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Benjamin Moore

#CECE4A
Flower Power (398)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CACA35
Exotic Lime (399)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#BFC428
Eccentric Lime (2027-30)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Dunn-Edwards

#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#BDC233
Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color C9C54B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #C9C54B to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 10.77 (89.2% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.09 (83.9% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 17.43 (82.6% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 18.70 (81.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9C54B color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



C9C54B
Mustard Green*

4B4FC9
Iris*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #C9C54B?

Color that best contrast with #C9C54B is #4B4FC9, color name is Iris*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #C9C54B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9C54B is #4B4FC9, color name is Iris*.





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