#c9aa2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9aa2e is composed of 78.8% red, 66.7% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 48.4%. #c9aa2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #935500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 67
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9aa2e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9aa2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9aa2e has RGB values of R:201, G:170, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13216302.

Hex triplet c9aa2e #c9aa2e
RGB Decimal 201, 170, 46 rgb(201,170,46)
RGB Percent 78.8, 66.7, 18 rgb(78.8%,66.7%,18%)
CMYK 0, 15, 77, 21
HSL 48°, 62.8, 48.4 hsl(48,62.8%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 48°, 77.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 70.431, -1.144, 63.485
XYZ 38.956, 41.366, 8.517
xyY 0.438, 0.466, 41.366
CIE-LCH 70.431, 63.495, 91.033
CIE-LUV 70.431, 27.14, 68.818
Hunter-Lab 64.316, -4.438, 37.17
Binary 11001001, 10101010, 00101110

Color Schemes with #c9aa2e

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Alternatives to #c9aa2e

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.text {color:#c9aa2e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9aa2e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9aa2e

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9aa2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7c7a is the less saturated color, while #efc108 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9aa2e 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
  • #c5b039 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dba83b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a3ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6ae35 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4a836 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0a580 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population