#c9a721 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a721 is composed of 78.8% red, 65.5% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 83.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.9 degrees, a saturation of 71.8% and a lightness of 45.9%. #c9a721 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff42 with #934f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 84
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a721 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a721 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a721 has RGB values of R:201, G:167, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.84, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215521.

Hex triplet c9a721 #c9a721
RGB Decimal 201, 167, 33 rgb(201,167,33)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.5, 12.9 rgb(78.8%,65.5%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 17, 84, 21
HSL 47.9°, 71.8, 45.9 hsl(47.9,71.8%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.9°, 83.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.588, 0.014, 66.762
XYZ 38.181, 40.166, 7.181
xyY 0.446, 0.47, 40.166
CIE-LCH 69.588, 66.762, 89.988
CIE-LUV 69.588, 29.66, 70.157
Hunter-Lab 63.377, -3.373, 37.646
Binary 11001001, 10100111, 00100001

Color Schemes with #c9a721

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Alternatives to #c9a721

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#c9a721 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a721

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a721;}
.background {background-color:#c9a721;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a721;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a721

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, #100d03 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a721

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787772 is the less saturated color, while #e4b706 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a721 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
  • #aaa388 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae2d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a62f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5ab28 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a62a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a279 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population