#c9a42d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a42d is composed of 78.8% red, 64.3% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 45.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.4% and a lightness of 48.2%. #c9a42d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #934900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a42d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a42d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a42d has RGB values of R:201, G:164, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214765.

Hex triplet c9a42d #c9a42d
RGB Decimal 201, 164, 45 rgb(201,164,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.3, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,64.3%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 78, 21
HSL 45.8°, 63.4, 48.2 hsl(45.8,63.4%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.8°, 77.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.867, 2.01, 62.387
XYZ 37.837, 39.16, 8.048
xyY 0.445, 0.46, 39.16
CIE-LCH 68.867, 62.42, 88.154
CIE-LUV 68.867, 31.538, 66.603
Hunter-Lab 62.578, -1.582, 36.179
Binary 11001001, 10100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9a42d

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Alternatives to #c9a42d

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#c9a42d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a42d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a42d;}
.background {background-color:#c9a42d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a42d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a42d

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 #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a42d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7c79 is the less saturated color, while #efb807 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a42d 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
  • #a9a28a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0ac39 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6a43a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3a934 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1a435 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a07c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population