#c9b21d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b21d is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 52 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 45.1%. #c9b21d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3a with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 86
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b21d color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b21d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b21d has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.86, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218333.

Hex triplet c9b21d #c9b21d
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 29 rgb(201,178,29)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 11.4 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 11, 86, 21
HSL 52°, 74.8, 45.1 hsl(52,74.8%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 52°, 85.6, 78.8
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 72.461, -5.885, 70.159
XYZ 40.23, 44.348, 7.603
xyY 0.436, 0.481, 44.348
CIE-LCH 72.461, 70.406, 94.795
CIE-LUV 72.461, 21.782, 75.101
Hunter-Lab 66.595, -8.708, 39.847
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 00011101

Color Schemes with #c9b21d

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Alternatives to #c9b21d

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#c9b21d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b21d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b21d;}
.background {background-color:#c9b21d;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b21d;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b21d

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, #0c0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b21d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #79786d is the less saturated color, while #e4c502 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b21d 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afaa8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb628 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2ad2f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cab424 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9ae28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad7e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population