#c9b22b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b22b is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 47.8%. #c9b22b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b22b color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b22b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b22b has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218347.

Hex triplet c9b22b #c9b22b
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 43 rgb(201,178,43)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 16.9 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 11, 79, 21
HSL 51.3°, 64.8, 47.8 hsl(51.3,64.8%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.3°, 78.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 72.518, -5.465, 66.37
XYZ 40.444, 44.434, 8.732
xyY 0.432, 0.475, 44.434
CIE-LCH 72.518, 66.595, 94.708
CIE-LUV 72.518, 21.513, 72.71
Hunter-Lab 66.659, -8.351, 38.895
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 00101011

Color Schemes with #c9b22b

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Alternatives to #c9b22b

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#c9b22b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b22b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b22b;}
.background {background-color:#c9b22b;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b22b;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b22b

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 #c9b22b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d76 is the less saturated color, while #efcd05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b22b 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afab90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb636 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad3a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cab432 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8af34 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population