#c9a72b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a72b is composed of 78.8% red, 65.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.1 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 47.8%. #c9a72b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #934f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

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

#c9a72b color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a72b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a72b has RGB values of R:201, G:167, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215531.

Hex triplet c9a72b #c9a72b
RGB Decimal 201, 167, 43 rgb(201,167,43)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.5, 16.9 rgb(78.8%,65.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 17, 79, 21
HSL 47.1°, 64.8, 47.8 hsl(47.1,64.8%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.1°, 78.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.634, 0.335, 63.769
XYZ 38.343, 40.231, 8.031
xyY 0.443, 0.465, 40.231
CIE-LCH 69.634, 63.769, 89.699
CIE-LUV 69.634, 29.403, 68.261
Hunter-Lab 63.428, -3.094, 36.892
Binary 11001001, 10100111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c9a72b

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Alternatives to #c9a72b

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#c9a72b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a72b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a72b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9a72b;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a72b

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, #070602 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a72b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7c76 is the less saturated color, while #efbc05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a72b 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aba48b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a638 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d4a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5ab32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a633 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a37d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population