#c9a59f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a59f is composed of 78.8% red, 64.7% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 20.9% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 8.6 degrees, a saturation of 28% and a lightness of 70.6%. #c9a59f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #934b3f. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 21
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a59f color description : Grayish red.

#c9a59f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a59f has RGB values of R:201, G:165, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.21, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215135.

Hex triplet c9a59f #c9a59f
RGB Decimal 201, 165, 159 rgb(201,165,159)
RGB Percent 78.8, 64.7, 62.4 rgb(78.8%,64.7%,62.4%)
CMYK 0, 18, 21, 21
HSL 8.6°, 28, 70.6 hsl(8.6,28%,70.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.6°, 20.9, 78.8
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 70.755, 12.258, 8.07
XYZ 43.8, 41.832, 38.566
xyY 0.353, 0.337, 41.832
CIE-LCH 70.755, 14.676, 33.359
CIE-LUV 70.755, 22.795, 9.254
Hunter-Lab 64.678, 7.694, 9.921
Binary 11001001, 10100101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #c9a59f

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Alternatives to #c9a59f

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Text with hexadecimal color #c9a59f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9a59f

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, #040302 is the darkest color, while #faf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a59f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b8b1b0 is the less saturated color, while #fd806b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a59f 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4adac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6b0a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7aba3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cda7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdaca4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7a9a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #cca6ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population