#c9a722 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a722 is composed of 78.8% red, 65.5% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 83.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 47.8 degrees, a saturation of 71.1% and a lightness of 46.1%. #c9a722 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff44 with #934f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 65
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 83
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a722 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a722 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a722 has RGB values of R:201, G:167, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.83, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13215522.

Hex triplet c9a722 #c9a722
RGB Decimal 201, 167, 34 rgb(201,167,34)
RGB Percent 78.8, 65.5, 13.3 rgb(78.8%,65.5%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 17, 83, 21
HSL 47.8°, 71.1, 46.1 hsl(47.8,71.1%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.8°, 83.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.592, 0.042, 66.489
XYZ 38.195, 40.172, 7.255
xyY 0.446, 0.469, 40.172
CIE-LCH 69.592, 66.489, 89.964
CIE-LUV 69.592, 29.637, 69.989
Hunter-Lab 63.381, -3.349, 37.58
Binary 11001001, 10100111, 00100010

Color Schemes with #c9a722

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Alternatives to #c9a722

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#c9a722 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a722

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9a722;}
.background {background-color:#c9a722;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9a722;}

Shades and Tints of #c9a722

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, #100e03 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a722

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787773 is the less saturated color, while #e4b707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a722 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
  • #aaa388 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae2e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a630 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5ab29 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3a62b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a279 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population