#c9c42c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c42c is composed of 78.8% red, 76.9% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 78.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 58.1 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 48%. #c9c42c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #938900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 77
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c42c color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c42c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c42c has RGB values of R:201, G:196, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222956.

Hex triplet c9c42c #c9c42c
RGB Decimal 201, 196, 44 rgb(201,196,44)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.9, 17.3 rgb(78.8%,76.9%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 2, 78, 21
HSL 58.1°, 64.1, 48 hsl(58.1,64.1%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.1°, 78.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.329, -14.665, 70.369
XYZ 44.282, 52.08, 10.103
xyY 0.416, 0.489, 52.08
CIE-LCH 77.329, 71.88, 101.772
CIE-LUV 77.329, 9.184, 79.787
Hunter-Lab 72.167, -16.762, 42.217
Binary 11001001, 11000100, 00101100

Color Schemes with #c9c42c

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Alternatives to #c9c42c

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#c9c42c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c42c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c42c;}
.background {background-color:#c9c42c;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c42c;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c42c

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, #080802 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c42c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d77 is the less saturated color, while #efe706 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c42c 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b8b799 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d9c235 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f1b93e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d3c332 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bd37 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d3bd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population