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Color name
HEX #C9AB40

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #C9AB40 it is the complementary color #3654BF. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #C9AB40. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #CEAB3B, #DFBD4E, #F0CF61, #FFE174 and #FFF387

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #C9AB40. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #B8992D, #A7871A, #967507 and #856300

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #C98640, #C96140 and #C94040

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #C2C940, #9DC940, #78C940 and #53C940

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #C9AB40 shade matches the following richer shades: #C9AB40, #DCB62C and #F0C118

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #B59F53, #A19467, #8D897B and #797E8F

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C96040, #C98440, #C9A940, #C4C940 and #A0C940

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #8E7828, #AE9331, #C9AB40, #D2B960 and #DBC780

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #44C940 and #7240C9

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #40C9A9 and #A940C9

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #44C940, #4060C9 and #C440C9

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #C9AB40 shade: #C9AB40, #40C964, #4060C9 and #C940A4

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

Complementary color

CMYK 72 / 56 / 0 / 25

HEX #3654BF

RGB 54 84 191

HSL 226.86, 0.56%, 0.48%

LAB 39.39, 25.91, -59.47

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 71 / 19

HEX #CEAB3B

RGB 206 171 59

HSL 45.71, 0.6%, 0.52%

LAB 71.26, 1.08, 59.6

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 65 / 13

HEX #DFBD4E

RGB 223 189 78

HSL 45.93, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 77.66, -0.06, 58.81

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 60 / 6

HEX #F0CF61

RGB 240 207 97

HSL 46.15, 0.83%, 0.66%

LAB 83.97, -1.04, 57.77

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 55 / 0

HEX #FFE174

RGB 255 225 116

HSL 47.05, 1%, 0.73%

LAB 90.03, -2.68, 56.38

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 47 / 0

HEX #FFF387

RGB 255 243 135

HSL 54, 1%, 0.76%

LAB 94.79, -10.08, 53.17

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 76 / 28

HEX #B8992D

RGB 184 153 45

HSL 46.62, 0.61%, 0.45%

LAB 64.29, 0.41, 57.5

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 84 / 35

HEX #A7871A

RGB 167 135 26

HSL 46.38, 0.73%, 0.38%

LAB 57.67, 1.89, 57.29

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 95 / 41

HEX #967507

RGB 150 117 7

HSL 46.15, 0.91%, 0.31%

LAB 50.95, 3.68, 55.62

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 100 / 48

HEX #856300

RGB 133 99 0

HSL 44.66, 1%, 0.26%

LAB 44.1, 5.83, 51.39

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 68 / 21

HEX #C98640

RGB 201 134 64

HSL 30.66, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 61.51, 19.21, 47.04

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 68 / 21

HEX #C96140

RGB 201 97 64

HSL 14.45, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 53.32, 38.94, 37.8

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 68 / 21

HEX #C94040

RGB 201 64 64

HSL 0, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 47.57, 54.07, 30.99

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 3 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #C2C940

RGB 194 201 64

HSL 63.07, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 78.24, -19.22, 64.31

 

CMYK 22 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #9DC940

RGB 157 201 64

HSL 79.27, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 75.64, -34.21, 60.84

 

CMYK 40 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #78C940

RGB 120 201 64

HSL 95.47, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 73.63, -47.6, 58.13

 

CMYK 59 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #53C940

RGB 83 201 64

HSL 111.68, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 72.22, -58.27, 56.2

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 80 / 14

HEX #DCB62C

RGB 220 182 44

HSL 47.05, 0.72%, 0.52%

LAB 75.36, 0.75, 69.28

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 90 / 6

HEX #F0C118

RGB 240 193 24

HSL 46.94, 0.88%, 0.52%

LAB 80.03, 3.17, 78.75

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 54 / 29

HEX #B59F53

RGB 181 159 83

HSL 46.53, 0.4%, 0.52%

LAB 65.94, -1.71, 42.17

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 36 / 37

HEX #A19467

RGB 161 148 103

HSL 46.55, 0.24%, 0.52%

LAB 61.43, -2.09, 25.57

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 13 / 45

HEX #8D897B

RGB 141 137 123

HSL 46.67, 0.07%, 0.52%

LAB 57.06, -1.07, 8.04

 

CMYK 15 / 12 / 0 / 44

HEX #797E8F

RGB 121 126 143

HSL 226.36, 0.09%, 0.52%

LAB 52.92, 1.84, -9.8

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 68 / 21

HEX #C96040

RGB 201 96 64

HSL 14.01, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 53.12, 39.44, 37.57

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 68 / 21

HEX #C98440

RGB 201 132 64

HSL 29.78, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 61.04, 20.3, 46.51

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9A940

RGB 201 169 64

HSL 45.99, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.29, 0.24, 56.4

 

CMYK 2 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #C4C940

RGB 196 201 64

HSL 62.19, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 78.39, -18.39, 64.51

 

CMYK 20 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #A0C940

RGB 160 201 64

HSL 77.96, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 75.83, -33.04, 61.09

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 72 / 44

HEX #8E7828

RGB 142 120 40

HSL 47.06, 0.56%, 0.36%

LAB 51.08, -0.65, 45.11

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 72 / 32

HEX #AE9331

RGB 174 147 49

HSL 47.04, 0.56%, 0.44%

LAB 61.73, -0.6, 53.09

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 54 / 18

HEX #D2B960

RGB 210 185 96

HSL 46.84, 0.56%, 0.6%

LAB 75.6, -2.17, 47.88

 

CMYK 0 / 9 / 42 / 14

HEX #DBC780

RGB 219 199 128

HSL 46.81, 0.56%, 0.68%

LAB 80.44, -2.77, 38.05

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 66 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #44C940

RGB 68 201 64

HSL 118.25, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 71.81, -61.59, 55.64

 

CMYK 43 / 68 / 0 / 21

HEX #7240C9

RGB 114 64 201

HSL 261.9, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 40.35, 51.09, -63.52

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 68 / 0 / 16 / 21

HEX #40C9A9

RGB 64 201 169

HSL 165.99, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 73.37, -44.16, 5.36

 

CMYK 16 / 68 / 0 / 21

HEX #A940C9

RGB 169 64 201

HSL 285.99, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 47.39, 62.36, -51.8

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 66 / 0 / 68 / 21

HEX #44C940

RGB 68 201 64

HSL 118.25, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 71.81, -61.59, 55.64

 

CMYK 68 / 52 / 0 / 21

HEX #4060C9

RGB 64 96 201

HSL 225.99, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 43.76, 23.24, -58.16

 

CMYK 2 / 68 / 0 / 21

HEX #C440C9

RGB 196 64 201

HSL 297.81, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 51.4, 68.33, -45.16

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 68 / 21

HEX #C9AB40

RGB 201 171 64

HSL 46.86, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 70.81, -0.82, 56.94

 

CMYK 68 / 0 / 50 / 21

HEX #40C964

RGB 64 201 100

HSL 135.77, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 72.08, -58.03, 39.77

 

CMYK 68 / 52 / 0 / 21

HEX #4060C9

RGB 64 96 201

HSL 225.99, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 43.76, 23.24, -58.16

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 18 / 21

HEX #C940A4

RGB 201 64 164

HSL 316.2, 0.56%, 0.52%

LAB 50.41, 63.82, -25.09

 

Description

Color code: HEX #C9AB40 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #C9AB40 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 201 red, 171 green and 64 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
201 171 64 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 15 magenta, 68 yellow and 21 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 15% 68% 21% C M Y K

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