#c9a623 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a623 is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 13.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 82.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.3 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 46.3%. #c9a623 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff46 with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 14
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 83
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a623 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a623 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a623 has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:35 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.83, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215267.

Hex triplet c9a623 #c9a623
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 35 rgb(201,166,35)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 13.7 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,13.7%)
CMYK 0, 17, 83, 21
HSL 47.3°, 70.3, 46.3 hsl(47.3,70.3%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.3°, 82.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.336, 0.603, 65.987
XYZ 38.028, 39.813, 7.272
xyY 0.447, 0.468, 39.813
CIE-LCH 69.336, 65.99, 89.476
CIE-LUV 69.336, 30.349, 69.42
Hunter-Lab 63.097, -2.842, 37.335
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00100011

Color Schemes with #c9a623

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Alternatives to #c9a623

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#c9a623 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a623

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a623;}
.background {background-color:#c9a623;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a623;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a623

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, #010000 is the darkest color, while #fcf9ef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a623

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777775 is the less saturated color, while #e4b608 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a623 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa389 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a531 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a52c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a279 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population