# #c9999b color: Twice Shy

#c9999b is rgb(201, 153, 155) in RGB and oklch(72.85% 0.05769 15.794) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/c9999b

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #c9999b |
| RGB | rgb(201, 153, 155) |
| HSL | hsl(357.5, 30.77%, 69.41%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(357.5 23.88% 78.82%) |
| HWB | hwb(357.5 60% 21.18%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(0% 24% 23% 21%) |
| Lab | lab(67.89 18.71 6.28) |
| LCH | lch(67.89 19.74 18.56) |
| OKLab | oklab(72.85% 0.05551 0.0157) |
| OKLCH | oklch(72.85% 0.05769 15.794) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.75918 0.60749 0.61096) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.69488 0.57453 0.56926) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.73523 0.59441 0.60187) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.6499 0.55358 0.54107) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.58408 0.31855 0.32778) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.41393 0.37568 0.36082) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.42428 0.37819 0.27312) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.788, green: 0.6, blue: 0.608) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.788, green: 0.6, blue: 0.608, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFFC9999B) |
| Android XML | #C9999B |

## Facts

- Closest name: Twice Shy
- Hue family: Rose, dusty light rose
- Closest Tailwind class: taupe-400
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.47:1
- Contrast with black: 8.51:1

## Tints

#c9999b, #cfa3a5, #d4adae, #dab7b8, #dfc1c2, #e5cbcc, #ead5d6, #efe0e0, #f5eaea, #faf5f5

## Shades

#c9999b, #ae8486, #957072, #7c5d5e, #644a4b, #4c3839, #362728, #221718, #0f0809, #020101

## Tones

#c9999b, #c69b9c, #c39c9d, #bf9d9f, #bc9fa0, #b9a0a1, #b5a2a2, #b2a3a3, #aea4a5, #aba6a6

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #c9999b, #7cb3b3
- Split: #c9999b, #85b39f, #80afc3
- Analogous: #c9999b, #c399af, #c79d89
- Triadic: #c9999b, #97b08c, #90a9cc
- Tetradic: #c9999b, #bda37f, #7cb3b3, #90a9cc
- Square: #c9999b, #acaa80, #7cb3b3, #a3a3cb
- Monochromatic: #c9999b, #7d5355, #a37577, #f1bfc1, #ffebec

## Questions about #c9999b

### What color is #c9999b?

#c9999b is dusty light rose. The closest named color is Twice Shy. In RGB it is rgb(201, 153, 155), in HSL hsl(357.5, 30.77%, 69.41%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.85% 0.05769 15.794).

### What colors go well with #c9999b?

The complementary color of #c9999b is #7cb3b3. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #c399af and #c79d89. The triadic partners are #97b08c and #90a9cc.

### Is white or black text more readable on #c9999b?

Black text reads better on #c9999b: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 and black gives 8.51:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #c9999b a warm or cool color?

#c9999b is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 16 degrees, its lightness 72.9% and its chroma 0.058.