#c9c42e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c42e is composed of 78.8% red, 76.9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 58.1 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 48.4%. #c9c42e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #938900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 77
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 77
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c42e color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c42e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c42e has RGB values of R:201, G:196, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.77, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13222958.

Hex triplet c9c42e #c9c42e
RGB Decimal 201, 196, 46 rgb(201,196,46)
RGB Percent 78.8, 76.9, 18 rgb(78.8%,76.9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 2, 77, 21
HSL 58.1°, 62.8, 48.4 hsl(58.1,62.8%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.1°, 77.1, 78.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.338, -14.592, 69.783
XYZ 44.321, 52.096, 10.305
xyY 0.415, 0.488, 52.096
CIE-LCH 77.338, 71.292, 101.811
CIE-LUV 77.338, 9.153, 79.395
Hunter-Lab 72.177, -16.702, 42.059
Binary 11001001, 11000100, 00101110

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Alternatives to #c9c42e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c42e;}
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.border {border:1px solid #c9c42e;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c42e

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, #090902 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c42e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d7d7a is the less saturated color, while #efe808 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c42e 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
  • #b8b799 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d9c237 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f1b940 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d8bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d3c334 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e2bd39 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d3bd8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population