#c9a70d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a70d is composed of 78.8% red, 65.5% green and 5.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 93.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 49.1 degrees, a saturation of 87.9% and a lightness of 42%. #c9a70d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1a with #934f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 94
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a70d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a70d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a70d has RGB values of R:201, G:167, B:13 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.94, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215501.

Hex triplet c9a70d #c9a70d
RGB Decimal 201, 167, 13 rgb(201,167,13)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.5, 5.1 rgb(78.8%,65.5%,5.1%)
CMYK 0, 17, 94, 21
HSL 49.1°, 87.9, 42 hsl(49.1,87.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.1°, 93.5, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 69.53, -0.39, 70.865
XYZ 37.979, 40.086, 6.118
xyY 0.451, 0.476, 40.086
CIE-LCH 69.53, 70.866, 90.316
CIE-LUV 69.53, 29.984, 72.553
Hunter-Lab 63.313, -3.722, 38.59
Binary 11001001, 10100111, 00001101

Color Schemes with #c9a70d

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Alternatives to #c9a70d

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#c9a70d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a70d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a70d;}
.background {background-color:#c9a70d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a70d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a70d

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, #110e01 is the darkest color, while #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a70d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6d68 is the less saturated color, while #d1ac05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a70d 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
  • #a8a183 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae1a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a520 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5ab15 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a271 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population