#a9b917 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9b917 is composed of 66.3% red, 72.5% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 87.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 65.9 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #a9b917 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #537300. Closest websafe color is: #99cc00.

    • R 66
    • G 73
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 9
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#a9b917 color description : Strong yellow.

#a9b917 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9b917 has RGB values of R:169, G:185, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.09, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 11122967.

Hex triplet a9b917 #a9b917
RGB Decimal 169, 185, 23 rgb(169,185,23)
RGB Percent 66.3, 72.5, 9 rgb(66.3%,72.5%,9%)
CMYK 9, 0, 88, 27
HSL 65.9°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(65.9,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 65.9°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe 99cc00 #99cc00
CIE-LAB 71.687, -23.493, 69.699
XYZ 33.866, 43.195, 7.364
xyY 0.401, 0.512, 43.195
CIE-LCH 71.687, 73.552, 108.627
CIE-LUV 71.687, -5.022, 78.249
Hunter-Lab 65.723, -23.038, 39.363
Binary 10101001, 10111001, 00010111

Color Schemes with #a9b917

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Alternatives to #a9b917

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#a9b917 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a9b917

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a9b917;}
.background {background-color:#a9b917;}
.border {border:1px solid #a9b917;}

Shades and Tints of #a9b917

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, #0a0b01 is the darkest color, while #fefef8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a9b917

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696967 is the less saturated color, while #b6c907 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9b917 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a3a786 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b420 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dfab30 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bbb0bc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdb51d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cbb027 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5b380 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population