#c9ad2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9ad2a is composed of 78.8% red, 67.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 13.9% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 49.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9ad2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #935b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 68
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 14
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9ad2a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9ad2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9ad2a has RGB values of R:201, G:173, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.14, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13217066.

Hex triplet c9ad2a #c9ad2a
RGB Decimal 201, 173, 42 rgb(201,173,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 67.8, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,67.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 14, 79, 21
HSL 49.4°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(49.4,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.4°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.196, -2.878, 65.5
XYZ 39.449, 42.473, 8.311
xyY 0.437, 0.471, 42.473
CIE-LCH 71.196, 65.564, 92.516
CIE-LUV 71.196, 25.091, 70.893
Hunter-Lab 65.172, -6.001, 38.059
Binary 11001001, 10101101, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9ad2a

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Alternatives to #c9ad2a

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#c9ad2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9ad2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9ad2a;}
.background {background-color:#c9ad2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9ad2a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9ad2a

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 #fdfcf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9ad2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d75 is the less saturated color, while #eec505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9ad2a 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
  • #ada78d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b235 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ddaa38 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c7b031 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d6ab33 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1a880 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population