#c9b59a - Sourdough color

The color is a warm, muted sandy beige with soft peachy undertones, balancing light brown warmth and creamy neutrality. It reads as sun-washed linen or aged parchment, evoking cozy autumnal and vintage interiors. Subtle and sophisticated rather than bold, it complements olive greens, deep navy, rich chocolate, and soft creams. Ideal for backgrounds, textiles, and pared-back palettes, this hue lends a calming, organic elegance and a gentle, lived-in warmth to designs and spaces.

color #c9b59a

#c9b59a color RGB value is 201, 181, 154, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0995, 0.234, 0.212. Alternative names for that color are: sourdough, tan, rodeo dust, desert sand, orange.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
201, 181, 154
rgb(201, 181, 154)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0995, 0.234, 0.212
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sRGB
0.788, 0.710, 0.604
rgb(78.8% 71% 60.4%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.762, 0.704, 0.603
color(a98-rgb 0.762 0.704 0.603)
HCT
78.2, 13.1, 74.7
color(--hct 78.2 9.03% 74.7%)
HSL
34.5, 30.3, 69.6
hsl(34.5 30.3% 69.6%)
HSV
34.5, 23.4, 78.8
color(--hsv 34.5 23.4% 78.8%)
HWB
34.5, 60.4, 21.2
hwb(34.5 60.4% 21.2%)
Lab
74.9, 4.25, 16.6
lab(74.9 4.25 16.6)
P3
0.775, 0.713, 0.616
color(display-p3 0.775 0.713 0.616)
XYZ D50
0.479, 0.481, 0.284
color(xyz-d50 0.479 0.481 0.284)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#c9b59a
RGB:201 181 154
HSL:34.47deg 30.32% 69.61%
HEX:#9aaec9
RGB:154 174 201
HSL:214.47deg 30.32% 69.61%

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