Color: #C9A22C
#C9A22C Color Information
#C9A22C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #C9A22C. A complement of this color would be #2C53C9, perceived brightness is 0.63, and the grayscale version is #7B7B7B.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 45°,a saturation of 64%, and a lightness of 48%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 45°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #C9A22C is composed of 79% red, 64% green and 17% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 78% yellow and 21% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 39.05, x: 0.4680, and y: 0.4599.
Color Code #C9A22C
Shades of Color #C9A22C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #C9A22C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #C9A22C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #C9A22C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #C9A22C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 45°, a saturation of 64%, and a lightness of 48%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 45°, a saturation of 78%, and a value of 79%.
- HEX: #C9A22C
- RGB: rgb(201, 162, 44)
- HSL: hsl(45, 64%, 48%)
- HSV: hsv(45, 78%, 79%)
- CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 19.00% magenta, 78.00% yellow, 21.00% black
- XYZ: 39.74, 39.05, 6.12
- Yxy: 39.05, 0.4680, 0.4599
- Hunter Lab: 68.79, 6.64, 62.15
- CIE-Lab: 68.79, 6.64, 62.15
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 39.74, Y: 39.05, Z: 6.12. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 39.05, x: 0.4680, and y: 0.4599.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 68.79, a: 6.64, and b: 62.15. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 68.79, a: 6.64, and b: 62.15.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #C9A22C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #C9A22C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #C9A22C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #C9A22C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #C9A22C
The complementary color of #C9A22C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #C9A22C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #c9a22c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(201, 162, 44);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(201, 162, 44, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(45, 64%, 48%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #c9a22c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9a22c;
}HTML Examples of #C9A22C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #c9a22c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(201, 162, 44); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(201, 162, 44, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(45, 64%, 48%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #c9a22c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #c9a22c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #C9A22C
These colors are similar to #C9A22C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.