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#C9B50A
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Bright Amber
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Sunflower
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"Sun Yellow"
Yellow · Summer
🧠 Psychology
Bright color that captures attention. Symbolizes optimism, clarity and intellect.
✨ Uses
Warnings, lighting, youth fashion, accessories.
Tip
Sun Yellow pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX #C9B50A
RGB rgb(201, 181, 10)
HSL hsl(54°, 91%, 41%)
CMYK C:0% M:10% Y:95% K:21%
Luminance 0.4625
WCAG Accessibility
On white 2.08:1
Aa — #C9B50A
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✗ AA Large
On black 10.1:1
Aa — #C9B50A
Secondary text
✓ AA ✓ AAA ✓ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#C9B50A #091CC8
Analogous
#C85609 #C9B50A #7CC809
Triadic
#C9B50A #09C8B5 #B509C8
Split-comp.
#C9B50A #097CC8 #5609C8
Tetradic
#C9B50A #09C856 #091CC8 #C8097C
Monochromatic
#F6EEA7 #ECDC4B #BDAC14 #8F820F #4A4308
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Sun Yellow
#EAB308
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Pure Yellow
#FFFF00
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Sunflower
#FCD34D
Pale Lemon
#FEF08A
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