#c9b31c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b31c is composed of 78.8% red, 70.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 86.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 52.4 degrees, a saturation of 75.5% and a lightness of 44.9%. #c9b31c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #936700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

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

#c9b31c color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b31c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b31c has RGB values of R:201, G:179, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.86, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218588.

Hex triplet c9b31c #c9b31c
RGB Decimal 201, 179, 28 rgb(201,179,28)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.2, 11 rgb(78.8%,70.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 11, 86, 21
HSL 52.4°, 75.5, 44.9 hsl(52.4,75.5%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.4°, 86.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.722, -6.43, 70.601
XYZ 40.418, 44.743, 7.606
xyY 0.436, 0.482, 44.743
CIE-LCH 72.722, 70.893, 95.204
CIE-LUV 72.722, 21.087, 75.631
Hunter-Lab 66.89, -9.201, 40.081
Binary 11001001, 10110011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #c9b31c

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Alternatives to #c9b31c

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#c9b31c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b31c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b31c;}
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Shades and Tints of #c9b31c

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, #0c0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b31c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a786b is the less saturated color, while #e3c702 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b31c 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
  • #ccb627 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ad2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb523 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9af27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ad7e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population