#c9b22d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b22d is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.4% and a lightness of 48.2%. #c9b22d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b22d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b22d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b22d has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218349.

Hex triplet c9b22d #c9b22d
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 45 rgb(201,178,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 11, 78, 21
HSL 51.2°, 63.4, 48.2 hsl(51.2,63.4%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.2°, 77.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 72.528, -5.392, 65.74
XYZ 40.482, 44.449, 8.93
xyY 0.431, 0.474, 44.449
CIE-LCH 72.528, 65.961, 94.689
CIE-LUV 72.528, 21.466, 72.293
Hunter-Lab 66.67, -8.288, 38.728
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9b22d

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Alternatives to #c9b22d

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#c9b22d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b22d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b22d;}
.background {background-color:#c9b22d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b22d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b22d

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b22d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d79 is the less saturated color, while #efcd07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b22d 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
  • #cbb638 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad3c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cab434 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8af36 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population