#c9a221 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a221 is composed of 78.8% red, 63.5% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 83.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46.1 degrees, a saturation of 71.8% and a lightness of 45.9%. #c9a221 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff42 with #934500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 84
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a221 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a221 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a221 has RGB values of R:201, G:162, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.84, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214241.

Hex triplet c9a221 #c9a221
RGB Decimal 201, 162, 33 rgb(201,162,33)
RGB Percent 78.8, 63.5, 12.9 rgb(78.8%,63.5%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 19, 84, 21
HSL 46.1°, 71.8, 45.9 hsl(46.1,71.8%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.1°, 83.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.292, 2.682, 65.667
XYZ 37.283, 38.37, 6.881
xyY 0.452, 0.465, 38.37
CIE-LCH 68.292, 65.722, 87.661
CIE-LUV 68.292, 33.363, 68.181
Hunter-Lab 61.943, -0.964, 36.774
Binary 11001001, 10100010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #c9a221

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Alternatives to #c9a221

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#c9a221 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a221

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a221;}
.background {background-color:#c9a221;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a221;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a221

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, #100d03 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a221

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787772 is the less saturated color, while #e4b006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a221 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
  • #a7a086 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfab2d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d5a22e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ca6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2a829 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0a229 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09e76 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population