#C9B256
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 201
G: 178
B: 86

Web Safe Color

#CC9966

HSL Values

H: 48°
S: 52%
L: 56%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 57%
K: 21%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

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RGB(204, 165, 74)
#BC9F50
RGB(188, 159, 80)
#C2B453
RGB(194, 180, 83)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #C9B256; }
Text with #C9B256 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #C9B256; }
Element with #C9B256 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #C9B256; }
Element with #C9B256 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #C9B256; }
Element with #C9B256 shadow

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The color #C9B256 (RGB 201, 178, 86) contains high red, high green, and low blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This color has a balanced saturation that would reproduce well in most print applications while still maintaining visual interest.