Information about #C99702 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #C99702 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(201, 151, 2) — 78.8% red, 59.2% green, 0.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 78 / 21. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A intensely saturated sunny yellow, #C99702 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Vivid Amber (#CC9900). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ocre (#C69C04) and Yellow Ochre (#CB9D06).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(201, 151, 2)), which gives #C99702 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C99702 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #C99702 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#C99702 color variations

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#C99702 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C99702

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Vivid Amber color link
Vivid Amber

#CC9900

Ocre color link
Ocre

#C69C04

Yellow Ochre color link
Yellow Ochre

#CB9D06

Egypt Gold color link
Egypt Gold

#C09300

Ocher color link
Ocher

#BF9B0C

Fashion Gold color link
Fashion Gold

#D2A500

Harvest Gold color link
Harvest Gold

#DA9100

Yellow Brown color link
Yellow Brown

#B79400

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Muddy Yellow color link
Muddy Yellow

#BFAC05

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

#C99702 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C99702
  • RGB201, 151, 2
  • CMYK0, 20, 78, 21
  • HSL45°, 98%, 40%
  • HSL Precise44.925°, 98.03%, 39.804%
  • HSV45°, 99%, 79%
  • HSB45°, 99%, 79%
  • HEX IDC99702
  • DECIMAL ID13211394
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
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