#c9b40e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b40e is composed of 78.8% red, 70.6% green and 5.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 93% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 53.3 degrees, a saturation of 87% and a lightness of 42.2%. #c9b40e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1c with #936900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 93
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b40e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b40e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b40e has RGB values of R:201, G:180, B:14 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.93, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218830.

Hex triplet c9b40e #c9b40e
RGB Decimal 201, 180, 14 rgb(201,180,14)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.6, 5.5 rgb(78.8%,70.6%,5.5%)
CMYK 0, 10, 93, 21
HSL 53.3°, 87, 42.2 hsl(53.3,87%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.3°, 93, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.953, -7.206, 73.298
XYZ 40.488, 45.093, 6.987
xyY 0.437, 0.487, 45.093
CIE-LCH 72.953, 73.651, 95.614
CIE-LUV 72.953, 20.538, 77.479
Hunter-Lab 67.151, -9.89, 40.837
Binary 11001001, 10110100, 00001110

Color Schemes with #c9b40e

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Alternatives to #c9b40e

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#c9b40e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b40e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b40e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9b40e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b40e

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, #121001 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b40e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6d69 is the less saturated color, while #d1ba06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b40e 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aeaa88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cdb71a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e4ae24 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb615 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dab01c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ae7a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population