#c9a21e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a21e is composed of 78.8% red, 63.5% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46.3 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 45.3%. #c9a21e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #934500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 85
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a21e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a21e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a21e has RGB values of R:201, G:162, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.85, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214238.

Hex triplet c9a21e #c9a21e
RGB Decimal 201, 162, 30 rgb(201,162,30)
RGB Percent 78.8, 63.5, 11.8 rgb(78.8%,63.5%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 19, 85, 21
HSL 46.3°, 74, 45.3 hsl(46.3,74%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.3°, 85.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.28, 2.601, 66.472
XYZ 37.243, 38.354, 6.67
xyY 0.453, 0.466, 38.354
CIE-LCH 68.28, 66.522, 87.759
CIE-LUV 68.28, 33.434, 68.667
Hunter-Lab 61.93, -1.035, 36.966
Binary 11001001, 10100010, 00011110

Color Schemes with #c9a21e

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Alternatives to #c9a21e

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#c9a21e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a21e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a21e;}
.background {background-color:#c9a21e;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a21e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a21e

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, #0d0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a21e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79776e is the less saturated color, while #e4b003 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a21e 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a085 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfab2a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d5a22c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ca6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2a726 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0a227 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09e75 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population