#c9b597 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b597 is composed of 78.8% red, 71% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 24.9% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 36 degrees, a saturation of 31.6% and a lightness of 69%. #c9b597 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #936b2f. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 25
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b597 color description : Grayish orange.

#c9b597 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b597 has RGB values of R:201, G:181, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.25, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13219223.

Hex triplet c9b597 #c9b597
RGB Decimal 201, 181, 151 rgb(201,181,151)
RGB Percent 78.8, 71, 59.2 rgb(78.8%,71%,59.2%)
CMYK 0, 10, 25, 21
HSL 36°, 31.6, 69 hsl(36,31.6%,69%)
HSV (or HSB) 36°, 24.9, 78.8
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.636, 2.451, 17.908
XYZ 46.196, 47.701, 36.05
xyY 0.356, 0.367, 47.701
CIE-LCH 74.636, 18.075, 82.207
CIE-LUV 74.636, 14.159, 24.45
Hunter-Lab 69.066, -1.47, 17.398
Binary 11001001, 10110101, 10010111

Color Schemes with #c9b597

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Alternatives to #c9b597

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#c9b597 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b597

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b597;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9b597

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, #0c0a06 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b597

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b1b0af is the less saturated color, while #fabf66 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b597 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
  • #b8b8b8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbb7b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5ba9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7b49d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d0b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6b89b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2b49b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cdb4b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population