#c9b40a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b40a is composed of 78.8% red, 70.6% green and 3.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 95% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 53.4 degrees, a saturation of 90.5% and a lightness of 41.4%. #c9b40a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff14 with #936900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 95
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b40a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b40a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b40a has RGB values of R:201, G:180, B:10 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.95, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218826.

Hex triplet c9b40a #c9b40a
RGB Decimal 201, 180, 10 rgb(201,180,10)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.6, 3.9 rgb(78.8%,70.6%,3.9%)
CMYK 0, 10, 95, 21
HSL 53.4°, 90.5, 41.4 hsl(53.4,90.5%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.4°, 95, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.947, -7.254, 73.783
XYZ 40.464, 45.083, 6.858
xyY 0.438, 0.488, 45.083
CIE-LCH 72.947, 74.138, 95.615
CIE-LUV 72.947, 20.568, 77.754
Hunter-Lab 67.144, -9.93, 40.945
Binary 11001001, 10110100, 00001010

Color Schemes with #c9b40a

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Alternatives to #c9b40a

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#c9b40a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b40a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b40a;}
.background {background-color:#c9b40a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b40a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b40a

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, #0e0d01 is the darkest color, while #fffefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b40a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706e63 is the less saturated color, while #d1ba02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b40a 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aeaa88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cdb716 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e4ae22 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb611 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dab019 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ae78 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population