#c9a912 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a912 is composed of 78.8% red, 66.3% green and 7.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 91% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 49.5 degrees, a saturation of 83.6% and a lightness of 42.9%. #c9a912 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff24 with #935300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 66
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 91
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a912 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a912 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a912 has RGB values of R:201, G:169, B:18 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.91, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13216018.

Hex triplet c9a912 #c9a912
RGB Decimal 201, 169, 18 rgb(201,169,18)
RGB Percent 78.8, 66.3, 7.1 rgb(78.8%,66.3%,7.1%)
CMYK 0, 16, 91, 21
HSL 49.5°, 83.6, 42.9 hsl(49.5,83.6%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.5°, 91, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 70.063, -1.378, 70.488
XYZ 38.385, 40.839, 6.433
xyY 0.448, 0.477, 40.839
CIE-LCH 70.063, 70.501, 91.12
CIE-LUV 70.063, 28.449, 72.889
Hunter-Lab 63.905, -4.617, 38.765
Binary 11001001, 10101001, 00010010

Color Schemes with #c9a912

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Alternatives to #c9a912

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#c9a912 Preview

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Shades and Tints of #c9a912

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 #c9a912

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757266 is the less saturated color, while #dab401 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a912 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a384 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4af1f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dba724 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6ad1a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4a71d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a474 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population