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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9CE7E — Sand
#C9CE7E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #C9CE7E
- fafbf4
- eceed2
- dee1b0
- cfd48e
- c1c76c
- b3ba4a
- 949b3b
- 74792e
- 535721
- 323514
- 121207
Color schemes using #C9CE7E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#C9CE7E FAQ
What color is #C9CE7E?
#C9CE7E is a shade of sand in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 45% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9CE7E?
#C9CE7E is rgb(201, 206, 126) in RGB, hsl(64, 45%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 39%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9CE7E?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.61:1.
What colors go well with #C9CE7E?
Its direct complement is #837ECE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EA0CE and #AB7ECE gives you contrast without the vibration.