#c9a21a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a21a is composed of 78.8% red, 63.5% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 87.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46.6 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c9a21a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #934500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 87
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a21a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a21a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a21a has RGB values of R:201, G:162, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.87, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214234.

Hex triplet c9a21a #c9a21a
RGB Decimal 201, 162, 26 rgb(201,162,26)
RGB Percent 78.8, 63.5, 10.2 rgb(78.8%,63.5%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 19, 87, 21
HSL 46.6°, 77.1, 44.5 hsl(46.6,77.1%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.6°, 87.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.266, 2.505, 67.454
XYZ 37.195, 38.334, 6.417
xyY 0.454, 0.468, 38.334
CIE-LCH 68.266, 67.5, 87.873
CIE-LUV 68.266, 33.519, 69.248
Hunter-Lab 61.915, -1.119, 37.195
Binary 11001001, 10100010, 00011010

Color Schemes with #c9a21a

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Alternatives to #c9a21a

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#c9a21a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a21a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a21a;}
.background {background-color:#c9a21a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a21a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a21a

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, #0a0801 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a21a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727271 is the less saturated color, while #daac09 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a21a 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a79f84 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfab27 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d5a228 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ca6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2a722 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0a223 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09e73 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population