#c9a22c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a22c is composed of 78.8% red, 63.5% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 78.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 45.1 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 48%. #c9a22c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #934500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a22c color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a22c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a22c has RGB values of R:201, G:162, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214252.

Hex triplet c9a22c #c9a22c
RGB Decimal 201, 162, 44 rgb(201,162,44)
RGB Percent 78.8, 63.5, 17.3 rgb(78.8%,63.5%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 19, 78, 21
HSL 45.1°, 64.1, 48 hsl(45.1,64.1%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.1°, 78.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.345, 3.043, 62.254
XYZ 37.463, 38.442, 7.83
xyY 0.447, 0.459, 38.442
CIE-LCH 68.345, 62.329, 87.202
CIE-LUV 68.345, 33.045, 66.018
Hunter-Lab 62.001, -0.648, 35.914
Binary 11001001, 10100010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #c9a22c

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Alternatives to #c9a22c

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#c9a22c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a22c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a22c;}
.background {background-color:#c9a22c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a22c;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a22c

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, #080602 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a22c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7c77 is the less saturated color, while #efb506 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a22c 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
  • #a8a089 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfab38 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d4a338 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2a833 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0a234 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09e7a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population