#c9b426 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b426 is composed of 78.8% red, 70.6% green and 14.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 81.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 52.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 46.9%. #c9b426 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff4c with #936900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 71
    • B 15
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 81
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b426 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b426 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b426 has RGB values of R:201, G:180, B:38 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.81, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13218854.

Hex triplet c9b426 #c9b426
RGB Decimal 201, 180, 38 rgb(201,180,38)
RGB Percent 78.8, 70.6, 14.9 rgb(78.8%,70.6%,14.9%)
CMYK 0, 10, 81, 21
HSL 52.3°, 68.2, 46.9 hsl(52.3,68.2%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.3°, 81.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.024, -6.676, 68.311
XYZ 40.759, 45.201, 8.411
xyY 0.432, 0.479, 45.201
CIE-LCH 73.024, 68.636, 95.582
CIE-LUV 73.024, 20.211, 74.468
Hunter-Lab 67.232, -9.441, 39.645
Binary 11001001, 10110100, 00100110

Color Schemes with #c9b426

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Alternatives to #c9b426

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#c9b426 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b426

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Shades and Tints of #c9b426

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, #030301 is the darkest color, while #fcfbf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b426

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f7d70 is the less saturated color, while #eecf01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b426 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b0ac90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb731 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ae36 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbb62d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dab030 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1ae83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population