#c9c42f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c42f is composed of 78.8% red, 76.9% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 58.1 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 48.6%. #c9c42f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5e with #938900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

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

#c9c42f color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c42f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c42f has RGB values of R:201, G:196, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222959.

Hex triplet c9c42f #c9c42f
RGB Decimal 201, 196, 47 rgb(201,196,47)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.9, 18.4 rgb(78.8%,76.9%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 2, 77, 21
HSL 58.1°, 62.1, 48.6 hsl(58.1,62.1%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.1°, 76.6, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.343, -14.554, 69.482
XYZ 44.341, 52.104, 10.41
xyY 0.415, 0.488, 52.104
CIE-LCH 77.343, 70.99, 101.831
CIE-LUV 77.343, 9.137, 79.192
Hunter-Lab 72.183, -16.671, 41.977
Binary 11001001, 11000100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #c9c42f

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Alternatives to #c9c42f

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#c9c42f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c42f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c42f;}
.background {background-color:#c9c42f;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c42f;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c42f

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, #0a0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c42f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d7b is the less saturated color, while #efe809 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c42f 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
  • #b5b5b5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b9b89a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d9c238 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f1b941 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d3c335 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bd3a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d2bd90 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population