#c9b253 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b253 is composed of 78.8% red, 69.8% green and 32.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 58.7% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.3 degrees, a saturation of 52.2% and a lightness of 55.7%. #c9b253 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffa6 with #936500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 79
    • G 70
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 59
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b253 color description : Moderate yellow.

#c9b253 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b253 has RGB values of R:201, G:178, B:83 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.59, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218387.

Hex triplet c9b253 #c9b253
RGB Decimal 201, 178, 83 rgb(201,178,83)
RGB Percent 78.8, 69.8, 32.5 rgb(78.8%,69.8%,32.5%)
CMYK 0, 11, 59, 21
HSL 48.3°, 52.2, 55.7 hsl(48.3,52.2%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.3°, 58.7, 78.8
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 72.816, -3.294, 50.63
XYZ 41.569, 44.884, 14.657
xyY 0.411, 0.444, 44.884
CIE-LCH 72.816, 50.737, 93.722
CIE-LUV 72.816, 20.154, 60.606
Hunter-Lab 66.996, -6.487, 33.926
Binary 11001001, 10110010, 01010011

Color Schemes with #c9b253

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Alternatives to #c9b253

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#c9b253 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b253

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b253;}
.background {background-color:#c9b253;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b253;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b253

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, #070602 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b253

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #959287 is the less saturated color, while #fdd21f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b253 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3af9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b65c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dfae5e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d4abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c9b558 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7af5a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0ae93 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population