#c9b21f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b21f is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 84.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.9 degrees, a saturation of 73.3% and a lightness of 45.5%. #c9b21f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3e with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 85
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b21f color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b21f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b21f has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.85, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218335.

Hex triplet c9b21f #c9b21f
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 31 rgb(201,178,31)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 12.2 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 11, 85, 21
HSL 51.9°, 73.3, 45.5 hsl(51.9,73.3%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.9°, 84.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 72.468, -5.835, 69.688
XYZ 40.256, 44.359, 7.738
xyY 0.436, 0.48, 44.359
CIE-LCH 72.468, 69.932, 94.786
CIE-LUV 72.468, 21.75, 74.815
Hunter-Lab 66.602, -8.666, 39.733
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 00011111

Color Schemes with #c9b21f

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Alternatives to #c9b21f

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#c9b21f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b21f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b21f;}
.background {background-color:#c9b21f;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b21f;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b21f

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, #0e0c02 is the darkest color, while #fffefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b21f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79776f is the less saturated color, while #e4c604 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b21f 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afaa8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb62a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2ad30 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cab426 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9ae2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad7f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population