#c9a51c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a51c is composed of 78.8% red, 64.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 86.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.5% and a lightness of 44.9%. #c9a51c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #934b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 86
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a51c color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a51c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a51c has RGB values of R:201, G:165, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.86, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215004.

Hex triplet c9a51c #c9a51c
RGB Decimal 201, 165, 28 rgb(201,165,28)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.7, 11 rgb(78.8%,64.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 18, 86, 21
HSL 47.5°, 75.5, 44.9 hsl(47.5,75.5%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.5°, 86.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.05, 0.949, 67.609
XYZ 37.753, 39.413, 6.718
xyY 0.45, 0.47, 39.413
CIE-LCH 69.05, 67.616, 89.196
CIE-LUV 69.05, 31.242, 70.141
Hunter-Lab 62.78, -2.524, 37.602
Binary 11001001, 10100101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #c9a51c

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Alternatives to #c9a51c

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#c9a51c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a51c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a51c;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9a51c

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, #0c0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a51c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a776b is the less saturated color, while #e3b402 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a51c 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
  • #a8a186 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c1ad28 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7a42b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4aa24 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a425 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a076 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population