#c9af09 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9af09 is composed of 78.8% red, 68.6% green and 3.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 95.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.9 degrees, a saturation of 91.4% and a lightness of 41.2%. #c9af09 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff12 with #935f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 69
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 13
    • Y 96
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9af09 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9af09 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9af09 has RGB values of R:201, G:175, B:9 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.13, Y:0.96, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13217545.

Hex triplet c9af09 #c9af09
RGB Decimal 201, 175, 9 rgb(201,175,9)
RGB Percent 78.8, 68.6, 3.5 rgb(78.8%,68.6%,3.5%)
CMYK 0, 13, 96, 21
HSL 51.9°, 91.4, 41.2 hsl(51.9,91.4%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.9°, 95.5, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 71.622, -4.657, 72.913
XYZ 39.467, 43.099, 6.498
xyY 0.443, 0.484, 43.099
CIE-LCH 71.622, 73.061, 93.655
CIE-LUV 71.622, 24.159, 75.897
Hunter-Lab 65.65, -7.576, 40.086
Binary 11001001, 10101111, 00001001

Color Schemes with #c9af09

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Alternatives to #c9af09

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#c9af09 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9af09

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Shades and Tints of #c9af09

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, #0d0c01 is the darkest color, while #fffef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9af09

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706e62 is the less saturated color, while #d1b501 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9af09 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aba685 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b316 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e0aa20 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6a7b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c9b211 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7ac17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1aa75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population