#c9a40e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a40e is composed of 78.8% red, 64.3% green and 5.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 93% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 87% and a lightness of 42.2%. #c9a40e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1c with #934900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 93
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a40e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a40e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a40e has RGB values of R:201, G:164, B:14 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.93, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214734.

Hex triplet c9a40e #c9a40e
RGB Decimal 201, 164, 14 rgb(201,164,14)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.3, 5.5 rgb(78.8%,64.3%,5.5%)
CMYK 0, 18, 93, 21
HSL 48.1°, 87, 42.2 hsl(48.1,87%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 93, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 68.753, 1.22, 70.139
XYZ 37.443, 39.002, 5.971
xyY 0.454, 0.473, 39.002
CIE-LCH 68.753, 70.149, 89.003
CIE-LUV 68.753, 32.209, 71.322
Hunter-Lab 62.451, -2.27, 38.047
Binary 11001001, 10100100, 00001110

Color Schemes with #c9a40e

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Alternatives to #c9a40e

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#c9a40e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a40e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a40e;}
.background {background-color:#c9a40e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a40e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a40e

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, #120e01 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a40e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6d69 is the less saturated color, while #d1a906 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a40e 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
  • #a79f81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c1ac1b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7a31f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4a916 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a319 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09f70 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population