#C9B438 Hex Color Code

#C9B438

The Hexadecimal Color #C9B438 is a contrast shade of Golden Rod. #C9B438 RGB value is rgb(201, 180, 56). RGB Color Model of #C9B438 consists of 78% red, 70% green and 21% blue. HSL color Mode of #C9B438 has 51°(degrees) Hue, 57% Saturation and 50% Lightness. #C9B438 color has an wavelength of 587.88889nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #C9B438 is #CCCC66. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #C9B438 is #CB3. The Closest Color to #C9B438 is #DAA520. Official Name of #C9B438 Hex Code is Old Gold. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #C9B438 is 0 Cyan 10 Magenta 72 Yellow 21 Black and #C9B438 CMY is 0, 10, 72. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #C9B438 is hsl(51,57,50, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(51, 72, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #C9B438 is 41.12, 45.35, 10.33.
Hex8 Value of #C9B438 is #C9B438FF. Decimal Value of #C9B438 is 13218872 and Octal Value of #C9B438 is 62332070. Binary Value of #C9B438 is 11001001, 10110100, 111000 and Android of #C9B438 is 4291408952 / 0xffc9b438. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #C9B438 is 0.425, 0.468, 0.468 and YIQ Color Space of #C9B438 is 172.143, 52.3551, -34.1473. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #C9B438 is 47.94, 48.11, 10.9. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #C9B438 is 73.12, -5.99, 62.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #C9B438 is 73.12, 19.75, 70.48. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #C9B438 is 73.12, 62.73, 95.48. Hunter Lab variable of #C9B438 is 67.34, -8.86, 38.04.

#C9B438 - Old Gold Color Image
#C9B438 - Old Gold Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #C9B438

RGB Percentages of #C9B438

78%
70%
21%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #C9B438

31.59%
78.82%
21.96%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #C9B438

0%
10%
72%
21%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #C9B438

To get 25% Saturated #C9B438 Color, you need to convert the hex color #C9B438 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #C9B438 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #C9B438

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #C9B438

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #C9B438

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #C9B438 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #C9B438 to it's the darkest color.

#C9B438 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(201, 180, 56)
RGB Percent 78%, 70%, 21%
RYB 80.56, 201.0, 56.0
CMYK 0, 10, 72, 21
CMY 0, 10, 72
HSL hsl(51, 57%, 50%)
HSLA hsl(51, 57%, 50%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(51, 72, 79)
XYZ 41.12, 45.35, 10.33
Hex8 Value #C9B438FF
Decimal Value 13218872
Octal Value 62332070
Binary Value 11001001,10110100,111000
Android 4291408952 / 0xffc9b438
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(51, 57%, 50%)
xyY 0.425, 0.468, 45.348
YIQ 172.143, 52.3551, -34.1473
LMS 47.94, 48.11, 10.9
CieLAB 73.12, -5.99, 62.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 73.12, 19.75, 70.48
CieLCH : LCHab 73.12, 62.73, 95.48
Hunter Lab 67.34, -8.86, 38.04
YUV 172.143, -57.15, 25.31
YDbDr 172.143, -174.74, -54.9
YCbCr 163.84, 70.42, 146.08
YCoCg 154.25, 128.5, 25.75
YPbPr 172.14, -65.54, 20.58
Munsell Color System 12538.72 280.84/103.00

#C9B438 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#C9B438 as Background:

In spite of the opinions of certain narrow-minded people who would shut up the human race upon this globe, we shall one day travel to the Moon, the planets, and the stars with the same facility, rapidity and certainty as we now make the ocean voyage from Liverpool to New York.

Jules Verne
<p style="background: #C9B438">…</p>

#C9B438 as Text Color:

I want everybody to go jump in the ocean to see for themselves how beautiful it is, how important it is to get acquainted with fish swimming in the ocean, rather than just swimming with lemon slices and butter.

Sylvia Earle
<p style="color: #C9B438">…</p>

#C9B438 as Text Shadow:

We have an obligation to make things beautiful. Not to leave the world uglier than we found it, not to empty the oceans, not to leave our problems for the next generation.

Neil Gaiman
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #C9B438">…</p>

#C9B438 as Linear Gradient:

The Internet was done so well that most people think of it as a natural resource like the Pacific Ocean, rather than something that was man-made. When was the last time a technology with a scale like that was so error-free? The Web, in comparison, is a joke. The Web was done by amateurs.

Alan Kay
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #C9B438)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #C9B438?

RGB Value for #C9B438 is rgb(201, 180, 56).

What is the RGB percentage of #C9B438?

RGB percentage for #C9B438 is 78% Red 70% Green 21% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #C9B438?

CMYK Color Model of #C9B438 is 0 Cyan 10 Magenta 72 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #C9B438?

HSL Value of #C9B438 is 51°(degrees) Hue 57 Saturation 50 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #C9B438?

HSV Value of #C9B438 is 51 Hue 72 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #C9B438?

XYZ Color Model of #C9B438 is 41.12, 45.35, 10.33.