#c6ae1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c6ae1c is composed of 77.6% red, 68.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 85.9% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 51.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.2% and a lightness of 44.3%. #c6ae1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #8d5d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 78
    • G 68
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 86
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c6ae1c color description : Strong yellow.

#c6ae1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c6ae1c has RGB values of R:198, G:174, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.86, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13020700.

Hex triplet c6ae1c #c6ae1c
RGB Decimal 198, 174, 28 rgb(198,174,28)
RGB Percent 77.6, 68.2, 11 rgb(77.6%,68.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 12, 86, 22
HSL 51.5°, 75.2, 44.3 hsl(51.5,75.2%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.5°, 85.9, 77.6
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.121, -5.137, 69.18
XYZ 38.635, 42.363, 7.24
xyY 0.438, 0.48, 42.363
CIE-LCH 71.121, 69.371, 94.247
CIE-LUV 71.121, 22.432, 73.612
Hunter-Lab 65.087, -7.947, 38.965
Binary 11000110, 10101110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #c6ae1c

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Alternatives to #c6ae1c

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#c6ae1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c6ae1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c6ae1c;}
.background {background-color:#c6ae1c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c6ae1c;}

Shades and Tints of #c6ae1c

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, #090801 is the darkest color, while #fefdf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c6ae1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #78766a is the less saturated color, while #e0c102 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c6ae1c 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aca78a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b227 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dea92d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d3a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c7b023 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d5ab27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cea97b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population