#c9b261 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b261 is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 38% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 51.7% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46.7 degrees, a saturation of 49.1% and a lightness of 58.4%. #c9b261 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffc2 with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 38
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 52
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b261 color description : Moderate yellow.

#c9b261 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b261 has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:97 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.52, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218401.

Hex triplet c9b261 #c9b261
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 97 rgb(201,178,97)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 38 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,38%)
CMYK 0, 11, 52, 21
HSL 46.7°, 49.1, 58.4 hsl(46.7,49.1%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.7°, 51.7, 78.8
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 72.973, -2.165, 44.049
XYZ 42.165, 45.123, 17.797
xyY 0.401, 0.429, 45.123
CIE-LCH 72.973, 44.102, 92.814
CIE-LUV 72.973, 19.468, 54.485
Hunter-Lab 67.173, -5.507, 31.313
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 01100001

Color Schemes with #c9b261

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Alternatives to #c9b261

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#c9b261 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b261

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b261;}
.background {background-color:#c9b261;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b261;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b261

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, #030201 is the darkest color, while #fbf9f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b261

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989792 is the less saturated color, while #facd30 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b261 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
  • #b0b0b0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b5b0a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b769 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ddaf6b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d4acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c8b566 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d6b067 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0ae98 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population