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#C9C887 color code is #C9C887. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c9c887.

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#C9C887 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C9C887 is 0.5548. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C9C887 on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C9C887 on black12.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C9C8871.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C9C88712.10:1AAA

#C9C887 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C9C887?+
The hex code for #C9C887 is #C9C887. In RGB it's rgb(201, 200, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(59, 38%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #C9C887?+
#C9C887 in RGB is (201, 200, 135). Written in CSS: rgb(201, 200, 135).
What is the CMYK value of #C9C887?+
#C9C887 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 33%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C9C887.
Is #c9c887 a warm or cool color?+
#C9C887 (#C9C887) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 59° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c9c887 belong to?+
#C9C887 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 59°, 38%, 66% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #c9c887 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C9C887 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c9c887?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C9C887 (#C9C887) is 4697 C Cornfield, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C9C887 in design

Practical guidance for using #c9c887 (#C9C887) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C9C887 (#C9C887) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C9C887 (#C9C887) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C9C887 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #c9c887 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#C9C887 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #C9C887

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #c9c887 (#C9C887). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige