#c9c42d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c42d is composed of 78.8% red, 76.9% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 58.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.4% and a lightness of 48.2%. #c9c42d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #938900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 77
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c42d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c42d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c42d has RGB values of R:201, G:196, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222957.

Hex triplet c9c42d #c9c42d
RGB Decimal 201, 196, 45 rgb(201,196,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.9, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,76.9%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 2, 78, 21
HSL 58.1°, 63.4, 48.2 hsl(58.1,63.4%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.1°, 77.6, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.333, -14.629, 70.078
XYZ 44.301, 52.088, 10.203
xyY 0.416, 0.489, 52.088
CIE-LCH 77.333, 71.589, 101.791
CIE-LUV 77.333, 9.169, 79.593
Hunter-Lab 72.172, -16.732, 42.139
Binary 11001001, 11000100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9c42d

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Alternatives to #c9c42d

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#c9c42d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c42d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c42d;}
.background {background-color:#c9c42d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c42d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c42d

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c42d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d79 is the less saturated color, while #efe707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c42d 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
  • #d9c236 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f1b93f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d3c333 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bd38 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d3bd8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population