#c9b22c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b22c is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 78.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.2 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 48%. #c9b22c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b22c color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b22c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b22c has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218348.

Hex triplet c9b22c #c9b22c
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 44 rgb(201,178,44)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 17.3 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 11, 78, 21
HSL 51.2°, 64.1, 48 hsl(51.2,64.1%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.2°, 78.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 72.523, -5.429, 66.058
XYZ 40.463, 44.442, 8.83
xyY 0.432, 0.474, 44.442
CIE-LCH 72.523, 66.28, 94.698
CIE-LUV 72.523, 21.49, 72.504
Hunter-Lab 66.664, -8.32, 38.812
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 00101100

Color Schemes with #c9b22c

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Alternatives to #c9b22c

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#c9b22c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b22c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b22c;}
.background {background-color:#c9b22c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b22c;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b22c

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, #080702 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b22c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d77 is the less saturated color, while #efcd06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b22c 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b0ac91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb637 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad3b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cab433 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8af35 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population