#C9CCAD
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#C9CCAD
Color Values
#C9CCAD
201, 204, 173
65.8, 23.3%, 73.9%
65.8, 15.2%, 80.0%
1.5%, 0.0%, 15.2%, 20.0%
0.8346 0.042 111.8
Properties
Color Psychology
Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.
Design Usage
Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #C9CCAD;
color: #C9CCAD;
border-color: #C9CCAD;
Stone 300
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Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.65:1
Text on black
12.72:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9CCAD?
RGB(201, 204, 173) · HSL(65.8, 23.3%, 73.9%) · CMYK(1.5%, 0.0%, 15.2%, 20.0%)
Does #C9CCAD meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #C9CCAD?
Use 000000 text on a #C9CCAD background; contrast on black is 12.72:1.