#c9a61d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a61d is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.8 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 45.1%. #c9a61d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3a with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 86
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a61d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a61d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a61d has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.86, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215261.

Hex triplet c9a61d #c9a61d
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 29 rgb(201,166,29)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 11.4 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 17, 86, 21
HSL 47.8°, 74.8, 45.1 hsl(47.8,74.8%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.8°, 85.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.313, 0.44, 67.578
XYZ 37.946, 39.78, 6.842
xyY 0.449, 0.47, 39.78
CIE-LCH 69.313, 67.579, 89.627
CIE-LUV 69.313, 30.482, 70.388
Hunter-Lab 63.072, -2.984, 37.718
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00011101

Color Schemes with #c9a61d

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Alternatives to #c9a61d

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#c9a61d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a61d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a61d;}
.background {background-color:#c9a61d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a61d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a61d

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 #fefefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a61d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79776d is the less saturated color, while #e4b602 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a61d 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
  • #a9a287 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae29 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a52c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a526 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a177 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population