#c9aa2d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9aa2d is composed of 78.8% red, 66.7% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.4% and a lightness of 48.2%. #c9aa2d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #935500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 67
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 78
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9aa2d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9aa2d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9aa2d has RGB values of R:201, G:170, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.78, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13216301.

Hex triplet c9aa2d #c9aa2d
RGB Decimal 201, 170, 45 rgb(201,170,45)
RGB Percent 78.8, 66.7, 17.6 rgb(78.8%,66.7%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 15, 78, 21
HSL 48.1°, 63.4, 48.2 hsl(48.1,63.4%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 77.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 70.426, -1.183, 63.821
XYZ 38.936, 41.358, 8.415
xyY 0.439, 0.466, 41.358
CIE-LCH 70.426, 63.832, 91.062
CIE-LUV 70.426, 27.168, 69.041
Hunter-Lab 64.31, -4.471, 37.259
Binary 11001001, 10101010, 00101101

Color Schemes with #c9aa2d

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Alternatives to #c9aa2d

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#c9aa2d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9aa2d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9aa2d;}
.background {background-color:#c9aa2d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9aa2d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9aa2d

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, #090702 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9aa2d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7c79 is the less saturated color, while #efc107 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9aa2d 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aca68d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b038 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dba83b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a3ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6ae34 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4a835 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a57f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population