#c9c21a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c21a is composed of 78.8% red, 76.1% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 87.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 57.6 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c9c21a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #938500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 76
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 87
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c21a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c21a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c21a has RGB values of R:201, G:194, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.87, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222426.

Hex triplet c9c21a #c9c21a
RGB Decimal 201, 194, 26 rgb(201,194,26)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.1, 10.2 rgb(78.8%,76.1%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 3, 87, 21
HSL 57.6°, 77.1, 44.5 hsl(57.6,77.1%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.6°, 87.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 76.725, -14.165, 74.257
XYZ 43.566, 51.077, 8.541
xyY 0.422, 0.495, 51.077
CIE-LCH 76.725, 75.596, 100.8
CIE-LUV 76.725, 10.747, 81.756
Hunter-Lab 71.468, -16.258, 42.942
Binary 11001001, 11000010, 00011010

Color Schemes with #c9c21a

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Alternatives to #c9c21a

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#c9c21a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c21a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c21a;}
.background {background-color:#c9c21a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c21a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c21a

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, #0a0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefef8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c21a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727271 is the less saturated color, while #dad209 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c21a 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
  • #b1b1b1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b6b493 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d8c124 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f0b730 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d2c120 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bb28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d3bb86 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population