#c9a308 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #c9a308 is composed of 78.8% red, 63.9% green and 3.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 96% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 48.2 degrees, a saturation of 92.3% and a lightness of 41%. #c9a308 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff10 with #934700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 79
    • G 64
    • B 3
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 96
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#c9a308 color description : Strong yellow.

#c9a308 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #c9a308 has RGB values of R:201, G:163, B:8 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.96, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 13214472.

Hex triplet c9a308 #c9a308
RGB Decimal 201, 163, 8 rgb(201,163,8)
RGB Percent 78.8, 63.9, 3.1 rgb(78.8%,63.9%,3.1%)
CMYK 0, 19, 96, 21
HSL 48.2°, 92.3, 41 hsl(48.2,92.3%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.2°, 96, 78.8
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 68.483, 1.682, 70.732
XYZ 37.229, 38.631, 5.725
xyY 0.456, 0.474, 38.631
CIE-LCH 68.483, 70.752, 88.637
CIE-LUV 68.483, 33.021, 71.37
Hunter-Lab 62.154, -1.851, 38.046
Binary 11001001, 10100011, 00001000

Color Schemes with #c9a308

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Alternatives to #c9a308

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#c9a308 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #c9a308

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #c9a308

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, #0c0a00 is the darkest color, while #fffef8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #c9a308

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696968 is the less saturated color, while #c9a308 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #c9a308 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a69e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0ab16 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6a31b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #d49ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3a811 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1a314 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #d09e6d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population