#cec42e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #cec42e is composed of 80.8% red, 76.9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 4.9% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 56.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 49.4%. #cec42e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #9d8900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 81
    • G 77
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 5
    • Y 78
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#cec42e color description : Strong yellow.

#cec42e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #cec42e has RGB values of R:206, G:196, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.05, Y:0.78, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 13550638.

Hex triplet cec42e #cec42e
RGB Decimal 206, 196, 46 rgb(206,196,46)
RGB Percent 80.8, 76.9, 18 rgb(80.8%,76.9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 5, 78, 19
HSL 56.3°, 63.5, 49.4 hsl(56.3,63.5%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.3°, 77.7, 80.8
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 77.757, -12.453, 70.316
XYZ 45.687, 52.8, 10.369
xyY 0.42, 0.485, 52.8
CIE-LCH 77.757, 71.411, 100.043
CIE-LUV 77.757, 12.642, 79.48
Hunter-Lab 72.664, -14.93, 42.404
Binary 11001110, 11000100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #cec42e

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Alternatives to #cec42e

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#cec42e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #cec42e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#cec42e;}
.background {background-color:#cec42e;}
.border {border:1px solid #cec42e;}

Shades and Tints of #cec42e

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, #0e0d03 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #cec42e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #80807c is the less saturated color, while #f5e607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #cec42e 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbb99b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #dac338 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f2ba3f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ddbac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #d5c334 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #e5bd39 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d7bd8f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population