#c6a231 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6a231 is composed of 77.6% red, 63.5% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 75.3% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 45.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.3% and a lightness of 48.4%. #c6a231 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff62 with #8d4500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 78
    • G 64
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 75
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6a231 color description : Strong yellow.

#c6a231 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6a231 has RGB values of R:198, G:162, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.75, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13017649.

Hex triplet c6a231 #c6a231
RGB Decimal 198, 162, 49 rgb(198,162,49)
RGB Percent 77.6, 63.5, 19.2 rgb(77.6%,63.5%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 18, 75, 22
HSL 45.5°, 60.3, 48.4 hsl(45.5,60.3%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.5°, 75.3, 77.6
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.072, 1.925, 60.091
XYZ 36.764, 38.07, 8.317
xyY 0.442, 0.458, 38.07
CIE-LCH 68.072, 60.122, 88.165
CIE-LUV 68.072, 30.586, 64.727
Hunter-Lab 61.701, -1.618, 35.198
Binary 11000110, 10100010, 00110001

Color Schemes with #c6a231

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #c6a231

Below, you can see some colors close to #c6a231. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#c6a231 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6a231

This text has a font color of #c6a231.

<span style="color:#c6a231;">Text here</span>
#c6a231 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #c6a231.

<p style="background-color:#c6a231;">Content here</p>
#c6a231 border color

This element has a border color of #c6a231.

<div style="border:1px solid #c6a231;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#c6a231;}
.background {background-color:#c6a231;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6a231;}

Shades and Tints of #c6a231

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf9 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #c6a231

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848074 is the less saturated color, while #f6bb01 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6a231 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a08a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #beaa3c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3a23d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d19ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0a738 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cea239 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cd9e7c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population