#c9c22a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c22a is composed of 78.8% red, 76.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 57.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9c22a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #938500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 76
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c22a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c22a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c22a has RGB values of R:201, G:194, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222442.

Hex triplet c9c22a #c9c22a
RGB Decimal 201, 194, 42 rgb(201,194,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.1, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,76.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 3, 79, 21
HSL 57.4°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(57.4,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.4°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 76.781, -13.725, 70.46
XYZ 43.797, 51.169, 9.76
xyY 0.418, 0.489, 51.169
CIE-LCH 76.781, 71.785, 101.023
CIE-LUV 76.781, 10.547, 79.357
Hunter-Lab 71.533, -15.892, 41.983
Binary 11001001, 11000010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9c22a

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Alternatives to #c9c22a

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#c9c22a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c22a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c22a;}
.background {background-color:#c9c22a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c22a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c22a

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, #060601 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c22a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7e75 is the less saturated color, while #eee405 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c22a 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b698 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d7c134 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #efb73c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d2c130 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e1bb35 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d2bb8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population