#c9b509 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b509 is composed of 78.8% red, 71% green and 3.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 95.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 53.8 degrees, a saturation of 91.4% and a lightness of 41.2%. #c9b509 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff12 with #936b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 96
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b509 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b509 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b509 has RGB values of R:201, G:181, B:9 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.96, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13219081.

Hex triplet c9b509 #c9b509
RGB Decimal 201, 181, 9 rgb(201,181,9)
RGB Percent 78.8, 71, 3.5 rgb(78.8%,71%,3.5%)
CMYK 0, 10, 96, 21
HSL 53.8°, 91.4, 41.2 hsl(53.8,91.4%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.8°, 95.5, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 73.211, -7.783, 74.089
XYZ 40.661, 45.486, 6.896
xyY 0.437, 0.489, 45.486
CIE-LCH 73.211, 74.496, 95.997
CIE-LUV 73.211, 19.865, 78.199
Hunter-Lab 67.444, -10.41, 41.148
Binary 11001001, 10110101, 00001001

Color Schemes with #c9b509

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Alternatives to #c9b509

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#c9b509 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b509

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9b509

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, #0d0c01 is the darkest color, while #fffef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b509

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706f62 is the less saturated color, while #d1bb01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b509 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
  • #aeaa87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ceb815 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e5ae22 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d7acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ccb610 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dbb119 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1af78 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population