#c9bb59 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9bb59 is composed of 78.8% red, 73.3% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 55.7% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 52.5 degrees, a saturation of 50.9% and a lightness of 56.9%. #c9bb59 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb2 with #937700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 79
    • G 73
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 7
    • Y 56
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9bb59 color description : Moderate yellow.

#c9bb59 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9bb59 has RGB values of R:201, G:187, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.07, Y:0.56, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13220697.

Hex triplet c9bb59 #c9bb59
RGB Decimal 201, 187, 89 rgb(201,187,89)
RGB Percent 78.8, 73.3, 34.9 rgb(78.8%,73.3%,34.9%)
CMYK 0, 7, 56, 21
HSL 52.5°, 50.9, 56.9 hsl(52.5,50.9%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.5°, 55.7, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 75.252, -7.535, 50.602
XYZ 43.661, 48.68, 16.547
xyY 0.401, 0.447, 48.68
CIE-LCH 75.252, 51.16, 98.469
CIE-LUV 75.252, 13.923, 62.301
Hunter-Lab 69.771, -10.4, 34.779
Binary 11001001, 10111011, 01011001

Color Schemes with #c9bb59

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Alternatives to #c9bb59

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#c9bb59 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9bb59

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9bb59

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, #0c0b04 is the darkest color, while #fefefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9bb59

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #96958c is the less saturated color, while #fce126 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9bb59 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
  • #b8b5a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d0bd61 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e6b465 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5b4c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cdbc5e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dbb660 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d1b69b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population