#c9d42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9d42a is composed of 78.8% red, 83.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 80.2% yellow and 16.9% black. It has a hue angle of 63.9 degrees, a saturation of 66.9% and a lightness of 49.8%. #c9d42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #93a900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 79
    • G 83
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 80
    • K 17
    CMYK color chart

#c9d42a color description : Strong yellow.

#c9d42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9d42a has RGB values of R:201, G:212, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.8, K:0.17. Its decimal value is 13227050.

Hex triplet c9d42a #c9d42a
RGB Decimal 201, 212, 42 rgb(201,212,42)
RGB Percent 78.8, 83.1, 16.5 rgb(78.8%,83.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 5, 0, 80, 17
HSL 63.9°, 66.9, 49.8 hsl(63.9,66.9%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.9°, 80.2, 83.1
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 81.66, -22.64, 74.733
XYZ 48.049, 59.672, 11.177
xyY 0.404, 0.502, 59.672
CIE-LCH 81.66, 78.087, 106.854
CIE-LUV 81.66, -1.117, 86.567
Hunter-Lab 77.248, -24.155, 45.495
Binary 11001001, 11010100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #c9d42a

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Alternatives to #c9d42a

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#c9d42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9d42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#c9d42a;}
.background {background-color:#c9d42a;}
.border {border:1px solid #c9d42a;}

Shades and Tints of #c9d42a

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, #0f1003 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9d42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #858678 is the less saturated color, while #ebfb03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9d42a 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
  • #bdbdbd Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bfc2a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #e6ce32 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ffc445 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #dbc8d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #dbd02f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ebc93b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d4cc97 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population