#c9ad22 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9ad22 is composed of 78.8% red, 67.8% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 83.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 49.9 degrees, a saturation of 71.1% and a lightness of 46.1%. #c9ad22 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff44 with #935b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 68
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 14
    • Y 83
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9ad22 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9ad22 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9ad22 has RGB values of R:201, G:173, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.14, Y:0.83, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13217058.

Hex triplet c9ad22 #c9ad22
RGB Decimal 201, 173, 34 rgb(201,173,34)
RGB Percent 78.8, 67.8, 13.3 rgb(78.8%,67.8%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 14, 83, 21
HSL 49.9°, 71.1, 46.1 hsl(49.9,71.1%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.9°, 83.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.161, -3.133, 67.82
XYZ 39.32, 42.422, 7.63
xyY 0.44, 0.475, 42.422
CIE-LCH 71.161, 67.893, 92.645
CIE-LUV 71.161, 25.271, 72.368
Hunter-Lab 65.132, -6.22, 38.646
Binary 11001001, 10101101, 00100010

Color Schemes with #c9ad22

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Alternatives to #c9ad22

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#c9ad22 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9ad22

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9ad22;}
.background {background-color:#c9ad22;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9ad22;}

Shades and Tints of #c9ad22

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 #c9ad22

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787773 is the less saturated color, while #e4bf07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9ad22 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #ada78c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b22d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dea932 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c8b029 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d6ab2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1a87d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population