#c9a50f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a50f is composed of 78.8% red, 64.7% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 92.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.4 degrees, a saturation of 86.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #c9a50f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1e with #934b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 93
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a50f color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a50f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a50f has RGB values of R:201, G:165, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.93, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214991.

Hex triplet c9a50f #c9a50f
RGB Decimal 201, 165, 15 rgb(201,165,15)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.7, 5.9 rgb(78.8%,64.7%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 18, 93, 21
HSL 48.4°, 86.1, 42.4 hsl(48.4,86.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.4°, 92.5, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 69.014, 0.701, 70.182
XYZ 37.629, 39.364, 6.068
xyY 0.453, 0.474, 39.364
CIE-LCH 69.014, 70.186, 89.428
CIE-LUV 69.014, 31.45, 71.622
Hunter-Lab 62.741, -2.739, 38.184
Binary 11001001, 10100101, 00001111

Color Schemes with #c9a50f

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Alternatives to #c9a50f

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#c9a50f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a50f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a50f;}
.background {background-color:#c9a50f;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a50f;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a50f

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fefaed is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a50f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6d6a is the less saturated color, while #d1aa07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a50f 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
  • #a7a082 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c1ad1c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a420 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4aa17 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a41a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a071 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population