#c9c379 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c379 is composed of 78.8% red, 76.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 39.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 55.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 63.1%. #c9c379 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #938700. 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

#c9c379 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#c9c379 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c379 has RGB values of R:201, G:195, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222777.

Hex triplet c9c379 #c9c379
RGB Decimal 201, 195, 121 rgb(201,195,121)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.5, 47.5 rgb(78.8%,76.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 3, 40, 21
HSL 55.5°, 42.6, 63.1 hsl(55.5,42.6%,63.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.5°, 39.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 77.774, -8.661, 37.908
XYZ 47.053, 52.829, 25.806
xyY 0.374, 0.42, 52.829
CIE-LCH 77.774, 38.885, 102.869
CIE-LUV 77.774, 7.512, 50.767
Hunter-Lab 72.683, -11.64, 29.827
Binary 11001001, 11000011, 01111001

Color Schemes with #c9c379

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Alternatives to #c9c379

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#c9c379 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c379

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c379;}
.background {background-color:#c9c379;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c379;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c379

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 #c9c379

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a49d is the less saturated color, while #fcee46 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c379 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
  • #d4c37e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e9bb83 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d5bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d0c37c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ddbe7f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d0bfac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population