#c9bc17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9bc17 is composed of 78.8% red, 73.7% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 88.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 55.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.5% and a lightness of 43.9%. #c9bc17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #937900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 79
    • G 74
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 6
    • Y 89
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9bc17 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9bc17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9bc17 has RGB values of R:201, G:188, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.89, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13220887.

Hex triplet c9bc17 #c9bc17
RGB Decimal 201, 188, 23 rgb(201,188,23)
RGB Percent 78.8, 73.7, 9 rgb(78.8%,73.7%,9%)
CMYK 0, 6, 89, 21
HSL 55.6°, 79.5, 43.9 hsl(55.6,79.5%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.6°, 88.6, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 75.106, -11.179, 73.531
XYZ 42.226, 48.447, 7.938
xyY 0.428, 0.491, 48.447
CIE-LCH 75.106, 74.376, 98.645
CIE-LUV 75.106, 14.861, 79.752
Hunter-Lab 69.604, -13.519, 41.961
Binary 11001001, 10111100, 00010111

Color Schemes with #c9bc17

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Alternatives to #c9bc17

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#c9bc17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9bc17

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Shades and Tints of #c9bc17

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, #070701 is the darkest color, while #fefdf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9bc17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #73726d is the less saturated color, while #dacb06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9bc17 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
  • #adadad Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b08f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d3bc22 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ebb32d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d7b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cfbc1e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #deb625 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d2b682 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population