#c9b966 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9b966 is composed of 78.8% red, 72.5% green and 40% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 49.3% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 50.3 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 59.4%. #c9b966 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffcc with #937300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 79
    • G 73
    • B 40
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 8
    • Y 49
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9b966 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#c9b966 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9b966 has RGB values of R:201, G:185, B:102 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.08, Y:0.49, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13220198.

Hex triplet c9b966 #c9b966
RGB Decimal 201, 185, 102 rgb(201,185,102)
RGB Percent 78.8, 72.5, 40 rgb(78.8%,72.5%,40%)
CMYK 0, 8, 49, 21
HSL 50.3°, 47.8, 59.4 hsl(50.3,47.8%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.3°, 49.3, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 74.873, -5.389, 43.866
XYZ 43.835, 48.076, 19.54
xyY 0.393, 0.431, 48.076
CIE-LCH 74.873, 44.195, 97.003
CIE-LUV 74.873, 14.653, 55.504
Hunter-Lab 69.337, -8.492, 31.827
Binary 11001001, 10111001, 01100110

Color Schemes with #c9b966

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Alternatives to #c9b966

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#c9b966 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9b966

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9b966;}
.background {background-color:#c9b966;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9b966;}

Shades and Tints of #c9b966

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, #060602 is the darkest color, while #fcfbf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9b966

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999996 is the less saturated color, while #f9d936 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9b966 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b8b5a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cdbc6d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3b370 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5b3bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ccba6a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b56c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0b59f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population