#c8c42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c8c42a is composed of 78.4% red, 76.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 79% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 58.5 degrees, a saturation of 65.3% and a lightness of 47.5%. #c8c42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #918900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 78
    • G 77
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 79
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#c8c42a color description : Strong yellow.

#c8c42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c8c42a has RGB values of R:200, G:196, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.79, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 13157418.

Hex triplet c8c42a #c8c42a
RGB Decimal 200, 196, 42 rgb(200,196,42)
RGB Percent 78.4, 76.9, 16.5 rgb(78.4%,76.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 2, 79, 22
HSL 58.5°, 65.3, 47.5 hsl(58.5,65.3%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.5°, 79, 78.4
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.237, -15.162, 70.83
XYZ 43.977, 51.927, 9.897
xyY 0.416, 0.491, 51.927
CIE-LCH 77.237, 72.435, 102.082
CIE-LUV 77.237, 8.522, 80.146
Hunter-Lab 72.061, -17.17, 42.3
Binary 11001000, 11000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c8c42a

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Alternatives to #c8c42a

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#c8c42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c8c42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c8c42a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c8c42a;}

Shades and Tints of #c8c42a

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, #050501 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c8c42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d74 is the less saturated color, while #ede705 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c8c42a 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b8b798 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d9c233 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f1b83d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d7bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d2c330 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bc36 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d2bd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population