#c9b720 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b720 is composed of 78.8% red, 71.8% green and 12.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 84.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 53.6 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 45.7%. #c9b720 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff40 with #936f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 72
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 9
    • Y 84
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b720 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b720 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b720 has RGB values of R:201, G:183, B:32 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.09, Y:0.84, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13219616.

Hex triplet c9b720 #c9b720
RGB Decimal 201, 183, 32 rgb(201,183,32)
RGB Percent 78.8, 71.8, 12.5 rgb(78.8%,71.8%,12.5%)
CMYK 0, 9, 84, 21
HSL 53.6°, 72.5, 45.7 hsl(53.6,72.5%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.6°, 84.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.798, -8.405, 70.55
XYZ 41.282, 46.39, 8.146
xyY 0.431, 0.484, 46.39
CIE-LCH 73.798, 71.049, 96.794
CIE-LUV 73.798, 18.214, 76.641
Hunter-Lab 68.11, -11.003, 40.586
Binary 11001001, 10110111, 00100000

Color Schemes with #c9b720

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Alternatives to #c9b720

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#c9b720 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b720

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b720;}
.background {background-color:#c9b720;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b720;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b720

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, #0f0e02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b720

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787871 is the less saturated color, while #e4cc05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b720 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
  • #b1ad8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cfb92b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e6b032 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d7aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cdb827 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dbb22b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1b182 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population