#c9b42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b42a is composed of 78.8% red, 70.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 52.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9b42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #936900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b42a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b42a has RGB values of R:201, G:180, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218858.

Hex triplet c9b42a #c9b42a
RGB Decimal 201, 180, 42 rgb(201,180,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.6, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,70.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 10, 79, 21
HSL 52.1°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(52.1,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.1°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.042, -6.543, 67.149
XYZ 40.827, 45.229, 8.77
xyY 0.431, 0.477, 45.229
CIE-LCH 73.042, 67.467, 95.566
CIE-LUV 73.042, 20.13, 73.718
Hunter-Lab 67.252, -9.329, 39.345
Binary 11001001, 10110100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9b42a

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Alternatives to #c9b42a

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#c9b42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b42a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9b42a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b42a

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060601 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d75 is the less saturated color, while #eed005 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b42a is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #ababab Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b1ad91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb735 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ae3a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb631 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b034 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1af84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population