#a9970c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9970c is composed of 66.3% red, 59.2% green and 4.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 92.9% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 53.1 degrees, a saturation of 86.7% and a lightness of 35.5%. #a9970c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff18 with #532f00. Closest websafe color is: #999900.

    • R 66
    • G 59
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 93
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9970c color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#a9970c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9970c has RGB values of R:169, G:151, B:12 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.93, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11114252.

Hex triplet a9970c #a9970c
RGB Decimal 169, 151, 12 rgb(169,151,12)
RGB Percent 66.3, 59.2, 4.7 rgb(66.3%,59.2%,4.7%)
CMYK 0, 11, 93, 34
HSL 53.1°, 86.7, 35.5 hsl(53.1,86.7%,35.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.1°, 92.9, 66.3
Web Safe 999900 #999900
CIE-LAB 62.165, -6.235, 64.09
XYZ 27.495, 30.596, 4.805
xyY 0.437, 0.486, 30.596
CIE-LCH 62.165, 64.393, 95.557
CIE-LUV 62.165, 17.579, 65.828
Hunter-Lab 55.313, -8.069, 33.569
Binary 10101001, 10010111, 00001100

Color Schemes with #a9970c

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Alternatives to #a9970c

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#a9970c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9970c;}
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Shades and Tints of #a9970c

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, #040400 is the darkest color, while #fefcf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9970c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c5c59 is the less saturated color, while #b09c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9970c 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #938f73 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ae9c18 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c29420 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9a13 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b99519 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b19367 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population