#c9972e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9972e is composed of 78.8% red, 59.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 24.9% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 40.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 48.4%. #c9972e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #932f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 59
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 25
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9972e color description : Strong orange.

#c9972e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9972e has RGB values of R:201, G:151, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.25, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13211438.

Hex triplet c9972e #c9972e
RGB Decimal 201, 151, 46 rgb(201,151,46)
RGB Percent 78.8, 59.2, 18 rgb(78.8%,59.2%,18%)
CMYK 0, 25, 77, 21
HSL 40.6°, 62.8, 48.4 hsl(40.6,62.8%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 40.6°, 77.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.553, 9.056, 58.938
XYZ 35.648, 34.75, 7.415
xyY 0.458, 0.447, 34.75
CIE-LCH 65.553, 59.63, 81.264
CIE-LUV 65.553, 41.222, 61.091
Hunter-Lab 58.949, 4.782, 33.807
Binary 11001001, 10010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c9972e

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Alternatives to #c9972e

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#c9972e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9972e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9972e;}
.background {background-color:#c9972e;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9972e

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, #090702 is the darkest color, while #fefcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9972e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7c7a is the less saturated color, while #efa408 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9972e 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a39984 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a43b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9c38 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d2929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bd9f36 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ca9a34 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cf9474 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population