#c9a42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a42a is composed of 78.8% red, 64.3% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9a42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #934900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a42a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a42a has RGB values of R:201, G:164, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214762.

Hex triplet c9a42a #c9a42a
RGB Decimal 201, 164, 42 rgb(201,164,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.3, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,64.3%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 18, 79, 21
HSL 46°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(46,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 46°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.851, 1.899, 63.392
XYZ 37.781, 39.137, 7.755
xyY 0.446, 0.462, 39.137
CIE-LCH 68.851, 63.421, 88.284
CIE-LUV 68.851, 31.632, 67.263
Hunter-Lab 62.56, -1.679, 36.443
Binary 11001001, 10100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9a42a

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Alternatives to #c9a42a

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#c9a42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a42a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9a42a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a42a

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, #060501 is the darkest color, while #fdfbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7c75 is the less saturated color, while #eeb805 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a42a 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a289 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0ac36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6a437 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3a931 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1a432 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a07a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population