#c9a62a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a62a is composed of 78.8% red, 65.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 46.8 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9a62a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #934d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a62a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a62a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a62a has RGB values of R:201, G:166, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215274.

Hex triplet c9a62a #c9a62a
RGB Decimal 201, 166, 42 rgb(201,166,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.1, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,65.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 17, 79, 21
HSL 46.8°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(46.8,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.8°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.369, 0.832, 63.859
XYZ 38.142, 39.859, 7.875
xyY 0.444, 0.464, 39.859
CIE-LCH 69.369, 63.865, 89.254
CIE-LUV 69.369, 30.163, 68.069
Hunter-Lab 63.134, -2.644, 36.798
Binary 11001001, 10100110, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9a62a

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Alternatives to #c9a62a

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#c9a62a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a62a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a62a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9a62a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a62a

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, #060501 is the darkest color, while #fdfbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a62a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7c75 is the less saturated color, while #eebb05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a62a 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa38a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ae36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7a537 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4ab31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2a532 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a27c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population