#c9a61a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a61a is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 87.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 44.5%. #c9a61a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 87
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a61a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a61a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a61a has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.87, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215258.

Hex triplet c9a61a #c9a61a
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 26 rgb(201,166,26)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 10.2 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 87, 21
HSL 48°, 77.1, 44.5 hsl(48,77.1%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 48°, 87.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.303, 0.37, 68.287
XYZ 37.911, 39.766, 6.656
xyY 0.45, 0.472, 39.766
CIE-LCH 69.303, 68.288, 89.69
CIE-LUV 69.303, 30.54, 70.808
Hunter-Lab 63.06, -3.045, 37.884
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00011010

Color Schemes with #c9a61a

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#c9a61a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a61a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a61a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9a61a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a61a

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, #0a0801 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a61a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727271 is the less saturated color, while #dab009 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a61a 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae26 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a529 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d59faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab22 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a524 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a176 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population