#c9c511 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9c511 is composed of 78.8% red, 77.3% green and 6.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 91.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 58.7 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 42.7%. #c9c511 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff22 with #938b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 79
    • G 77
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 92
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9c511 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9c511 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9c511 has RGB values of R:201, G:197, B:17 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.92, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13223185.

Hex triplet c9c511 #c9c511
RGB Decimal 201, 197, 17 rgb(201,197,17)
RGB Percent 78.8, 77.3, 6.7 rgb(78.8%,77.3%,6.7%)
CMYK 0, 2, 92, 21
HSL 58.7°, 84.4, 42.7 hsl(58.7,84.4%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.7°, 91.5, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 77.514, -15.836, 76.373
XYZ 44.155, 52.391, 8.317
xyY 0.421, 0.5, 52.391
CIE-LCH 77.514, 77.997, 101.714
CIE-LUV 77.514, 8.806, 83.806
Hunter-Lab 72.382, -17.778, 43.855
Binary 11001001, 11000101, 00010001

Color Schemes with #c9c511

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Alternatives to #c9c511

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#c9c511 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9c511

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9c511;}
.background {background-color:#c9c511;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9c511;}

Shades and Tints of #c9c511

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, #020200 is the darkest color, while #fefdef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9c511

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757565 is the less saturated color, while #dad500 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9c511 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b692 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #dac31b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f3b92b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d9bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d4c317 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e3bd22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d3be85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population