#c9b42f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b42f is composed of 78.8% red, 70.6% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 51.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 48.6%. #c9b42f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5e with #936900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b42f color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b42f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b42f has RGB values of R:201, G:180, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218863.

Hex triplet c9b42f #c9b42f
RGB Decimal 201, 180, 47 rgb(201,180,47)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.6, 18.4 rgb(78.8%,70.6%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 10, 77, 21
HSL 51.8°, 62.1, 48.6 hsl(51.8,62.1%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.8°, 76.6, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.067, -6.358, 65.577
XYZ 40.922, 45.267, 9.271
xyY 0.429, 0.474, 45.267
CIE-LCH 73.067, 65.884, 95.538
CIE-LUV 73.067, 20.016, 72.674
Hunter-Lab 67.28, -9.171, 38.926
Binary 11001001, 10110100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #c9b42f

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Alternatives to #c9b42f

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#c9b42f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b42f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9b42f

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, #0a0902 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b42f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d7b is the less saturated color, while #efd009 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b42f 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
  • #ababab Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b1ad92 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb739 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ae3e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb635 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b038 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1af86 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population