#c9a61e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a61e is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.7 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 45.3%. #c9a61e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 85
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a61e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a61e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a61e has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.85, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215262.

Hex triplet c9a61e #c9a61e
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 30 rgb(201,166,30)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 11.8 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 17, 85, 21
HSL 47.7°, 74, 45.3 hsl(47.7,74%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.7°, 85.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.316, 0.465, 67.328
XYZ 37.959, 39.785, 6.908
xyY 0.448, 0.47, 39.785
CIE-LCH 69.316, 67.33, 89.604
CIE-LUV 69.316, 30.461, 70.238
Hunter-Lab 63.076, -2.962, 37.659
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00011110

Color Schemes with #c9a61e

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Alternatives to #c9a61e

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#c9a61e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a61e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a61e;}
.background {background-color:#c9a61e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a61e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a61e

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, #0d0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a61e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79776e is the less saturated color, while #e4b603 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a61e 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
  • #c2ae2a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a52d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab26 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a527 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a177 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population