#C9C69D
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 201
G: 198
B: 157

Web Safe Color

#CCCC99

HSL Values

H: 56°
S: 29%
L: 70%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 22%
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.

#C6C9AF
RGB(198, 201, 175)
#C6CE9F
RGB(198, 206, 159)
#BCD391
RGB(188, 211, 145)
#DBC4A7
RGB(219, 196, 167)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #C9C69D; }
Text with #C9C69D color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #C9C69D; }
Element with #C9C69D background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #C9C69D; }
Element with #C9C69D border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #C9C69D; }
Element with #C9C69D shadow

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The color #C9C69D (RGB 201, 198, 157) contains high red, high green, and high 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 more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.