#c9a712 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a712 is composed of 78.8% red, 65.5% green and 7.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 91% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.9 degrees, a saturation of 83.6% and a lightness of 42.9%. #c9a712 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff24 with #934f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 91
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a712 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a712 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a712 has RGB values of R:201, G:167, B:18 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.91, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215506.

Hex triplet c9a712 #c9a712
RGB Decimal 201, 167, 18 rgb(201,167,18)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.5, 7.1 rgb(78.8%,65.5%,7.1%)
CMYK 0, 17, 91, 21
HSL 48.9°, 83.6, 42.9 hsl(48.9,83.6%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.9°, 91, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 69.541, -0.317, 70.088
XYZ 38.016, 40.1, 6.31
xyY 0.45, 0.475, 40.1
CIE-LCH 69.541, 70.089, 90.259
CIE-LUV 69.541, 29.925, 72.117
Hunter-Lab 63.325, -3.659, 38.419
Binary 11001001, 10100111, 00010010

Color Schemes with #c9a712

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Alternatives to #c9a712

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#c9a712 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a712

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a712;}
.background {background-color:#c9a712;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9a712

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, #030200 is the darkest color, while #fefbf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a712

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757266 is the less saturated color, while #dab201 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a712 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
  • #a8a184 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae1f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a523 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5ab1a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a61d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a273 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population