#c9a59b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a59b is composed of 78.8% red, 64.7% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 22.9% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 13 degrees, a saturation of 29.9% and a lightness of 69.8%. #c9a59b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #934b37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 23
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a59b color description : Grayish red.

#c9a59b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a59b has RGB values of R:201, G:165, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.23, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215131.

Hex triplet c9a59b #c9a59b
RGB Decimal 201, 165, 155 rgb(201,165,155)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.7, 60.8 rgb(78.8%,64.7%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 18, 23, 21
HSL 13°, 29.9, 69.8 hsl(13,29.9%,69.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 13°, 22.9, 78.8
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 70.661, 11.659, 10.142
XYZ 43.458, 41.696, 36.767
xyY 0.356, 0.342, 41.696
CIE-LCH 70.661, 15.453, 41.02
CIE-LUV 70.661, 23.198, 12.184
Hunter-Lab 64.572, 7.133, 11.441
Binary 11001001, 10100101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #c9a59b

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Alternatives to #c9a59b

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#c9a59b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #c9a59b

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, #020101 is the darkest color, while #f9f5f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a59b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b7afad is the less saturated color, while #fe8766 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a59b 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4adab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7b0a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c8ab9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cea6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdaca0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8a89e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cca6a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population