#c9c279 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c279 is composed of 78.8% red, 76.1% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 39.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 54.8 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 63.1%. #c9c279 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 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

#c9c279 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#c9c279 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c279 has RGB values of R:201, G:194, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222521.

Hex triplet c9c279 #c9c279
RGB Decimal 201, 194, 121 rgb(201,194,121)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.1, 47.5 rgb(78.8%,76.1%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 3, 40, 21
HSL 54.8°, 42.6, 63.1 hsl(54.8,42.6%,63.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 54.8°, 39.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 77.509, -8.145, 37.57
XYZ 46.83, 52.382, 25.732
xyY 0.375, 0.419, 52.382
CIE-LCH 77.509, 38.443, 102.232
CIE-LUV 77.509, 8.122, 50.246
Hunter-Lab 72.376, -11.161, 29.583
Binary 11001001, 11000010, 01111001

Color Schemes with #c9c279

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Alternatives to #c9c279

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#c9c279 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c279

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c279;}
.background {background-color:#c9c279;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c279;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c279

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 #c9c279

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a49d is the less saturated color, while #fcec46 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c279 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
  • #bfbdaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d3c27f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e8ba83 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cfc27c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ddbd7f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0beac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population