#c9a612 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a612 is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 7.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 91% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.5 degrees, a saturation of 83.6% and a lightness of 42.9%. #c9a612 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff24 with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 91
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a612 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a612 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a612 has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:18 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.91, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215250.

Hex triplet c9a612 #c9a612
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 18 rgb(201,166,18)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 7.1 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,7.1%)
CMYK 0, 17, 91, 21
HSL 48.5°, 83.6, 42.9 hsl(48.5,83.6%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.5°, 91, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 69.281, 0.215, 69.889
XYZ 37.833, 39.735, 6.249
xyY 0.451, 0.474, 39.735
CIE-LCH 69.281, 69.889, 89.824
CIE-LUV 69.281, 30.667, 71.731
Hunter-Lab 63.036, -3.179, 38.247
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00010010

Color Schemes with #c9a612

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Alternatives to #c9a612

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#c9a612 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a612

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a612;}
.background {background-color:#c9a612;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9a612

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, #030200 is the darkest color, while #fefbf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a612

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757266 is the less saturated color, while #dab001 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a612 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a184 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ad1f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a523 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d59faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab1a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a51d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a173 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population