1. yellow-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Sweet & Sour

Color Sweet & Sour yellow-orange (#c9aa37):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sweet & Sour yellow-orange (#c9aa37):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Sweet & Sour / #c9aa37

The HTML HEX code is #c9aa37. The corresponding color name is "Sweet & Sour". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 170%, Blue (B): 55%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 15%, Yellow (Y):73%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c9aa37 has a hue of 47°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 47° for hue, 73% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 60. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 41, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6516, U (chrominance) = -0.2145, and V (chrominance) = 0.1199.

The decimal value of the color is 13216311. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9933. Variations of the colour are #DECB87 for a 20% lighter version and #786521 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9aa37, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3440 Kelvin (3440K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9aa37 is around 606.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sweet & Sour (Hex: #c9aa37): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c9aa37, also known as Sweet & Sour, bears similarities to the vibrant hues found in sunflowers and golden fields of wheat. It evokes the warm and inviting tones of a summer sunset, reminiscent of the rich golden light that bathes natural landscapes during twilight. This color can also be associated with autumnal foliage, as it mirrors the vibrant shades of golden leaves before they fall. Sweet & Sour possesses the ability to capture the essence of natures beauty, making it a perfect choice for designs seeking to convey warmth, energy, and a touch of natural splendor.

Tints and Shades of #c9aa37 HEX color (Sweet & Sour)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #c9aa37, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F2EACD
• #E4D59B
• #D7BF69
• #c9aa37
• #978029
• #65551C
• #322B0E
• #000000

Tones of Sweet & Sour (#c9aa37 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9aa37, #ac9954 is the less saturated color, while #c9aa37 is the most saturated one.

• #ac9954
• #b39d4d
• #baa246
• #c2a63e
• #c9aa37
• #4c483a
• #433f2e
• #3a3622
• #322c17

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9aa37;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9aa37; }

.text {color:#c9aa37;}

.background {background-color:#c9aa37;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9aa37;}