#c9c278 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c278 is composed of 78.8% red, 76.1% green and 47.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 40.3% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 54.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 62.9%. #c9c278 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff0 with #938500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 79
    • G 76
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 40
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c278 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#c9c278 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c278 has RGB values of R:201, G:194, B:120 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222520.

Hex triplet c9c278 #c9c278
RGB Decimal 201, 194, 120 rgb(201,194,120)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.1, 47.1 rgb(78.8%,76.1%,47.1%)
CMYK 0, 3, 40, 21
HSL 54.8°, 42.9, 62.9 hsl(54.8,42.9%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 54.8°, 40.3, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 77.494, -8.254, 38.062
XYZ 46.769, 52.358, 25.411
xyY 0.376, 0.42, 52.358
CIE-LCH 77.494, 38.947, 102.236
CIE-LUV 77.494, 8.167, 50.793
Hunter-Lab 72.359, -11.255, 29.83
Binary 11001001, 11000010, 01111000

Color Schemes with #c9c278

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Alternatives to #c9c278

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#c9c278 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c278

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c278;}
.background {background-color:#c9c278;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c278;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c278

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, #050502 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c278

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a49c is the less saturated color, while #fcec45 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c278 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
  • #bcbcbc Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bfbdae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d3c27e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e8ba82 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cfc27b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ddbd7e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0beab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population