#c9b72a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b72a is composed of 78.8% red, 71.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 79.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 53.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #c9b72a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #936f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 72
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 9
    • Y 79
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b72a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9b72a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b72a has RGB values of R:201, G:183, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.09, Y:0.79, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13219626.

Hex triplet c9b72a #c9b72a
RGB Decimal 201, 183, 42 rgb(201,183,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 71.8, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,71.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 9, 79, 21
HSL 53.2°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(53.2,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.2°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.838, -8.1, 67.857
XYZ 41.439, 46.453, 8.974
xyY 0.428, 0.48, 46.453
CIE-LCH 73.838, 68.339, 96.807
CIE-LUV 73.838, 18.038, 74.928
Hunter-Lab 68.156, -10.745, 39.903
Binary 11001001, 10110111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9b72a

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Alternatives to #c9b72a

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#c9b72a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b72a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b72a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9b72a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b72a

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, #060601 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b72a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e7d75 is the less saturated color, while #eed405 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b72a 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b2ae92 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cfb934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e6b03a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d6aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ccb830 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dbb234 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1b186 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population