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What color is C9DE31?

The RGB color code for color number #C9DE31 is RGB(201, 222, 49). In the RGB color model, #C9DE31 has a red value of 201, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 77.9% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 67.3° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation, and 53.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #C9DE31 has a hue of 67.3° (degrees), 77.9 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.



Color C9DE31 is cool or warm?

Color C9DE31 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #C9DE31? (For interior and product design)

C9DE31 has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a 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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#C9DE31

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of #C9DE31 with dark and light Color




Is #C9DE31 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color C9DE31 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 #C9DE31 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 222, 49)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.46%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
77.93%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(67.28deg, 72.4 %, 53.1 %)

Hue
67.28°
Saturation
72.38 %.
Lightness
53.14 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 185, 30)
Red
28 (11.1%)
Yellow
185 (72.7%)
Blue
30 (11.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
67.28°
Saturation
77.93 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 67.28°

W: 19.22 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 50.76

Y : 64.88

Z : 12.75

YXY

Y1 : 64.88

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.51

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 12.94%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 64.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.3GY 8.3/11.5

CIE-Lab

L : 84.42

A : -27.19

B : 75.29

CIE-Lch

L : 84.42

C : 80.04

H : 109.86

CIE-Luv

L : 84.42

U : -7.34

V : 89.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.55

A : -28.47

B : 47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #C9DE31


Here are the colors similar to C9DE31. 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.



#D1E231
Pear
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#CAE00D
Bitter Lemon
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#D9E650
Maximum Green Yellow
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#BDDA57
June Bud
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to C9DE31.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to C9DE31.


#C0DF16
PANTONE 2297 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#C4D600
PANTONE 382 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CEDC00
PANTONE 381 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#D0DF00
PANTONE 389 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to C9DE31.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to C9DE31.


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #C9DE31


Here are the paint colors similar to C9DE31. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to Dunn-Edwards


#C6D624
Lime Twist (DEA 124)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#D0D34D
Limelight (DE 5516)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#E1E36E
Ripe Pear (DE 5515)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#B3D157
Citrus Leaf (DE 5558)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to Benjamin Moore


#BDD120
Snow Cone Green (2026-30)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#C3CF00
Yew Green (2025-20)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D3D95D
Chamomile (397)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to PPG Paints


#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#BED565
Glow Worm (PPG1220-6)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#BECE61
Boogie Blast (PPG1219-5)
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to Valspar


#C5D165
Sonic Lime (6007-8A)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#CDCA54
Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#B6C957
Temptation (6007-8B)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to Sherwin Williams


#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 10.18 (89.8% similar)
#D2D083
Primavera (SW 9031)
ΔE - 11.23 (88.8% similar)
#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 11.29 (88.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color C9DE31 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #C9DE31 to Behr


#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 8.84 (91.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 9.70 (90.3% similar)
#C6BE6B
Go Go Lime (P350-5)
ΔE - 12.27 (87.7% similar)
#D5CB7F
Spring Grass (P350-4)
ΔE - 12.33 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#C9DE31 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



C9DE31
Pear*

4631DE
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


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 #C9DE31?

Color that best contrast with #C9DE31 is #4631DE, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
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 #C9DE31?

Complementary or Opposite color for #C9DE31 is #4631DE, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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