#b56e17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b56e17 is composed of 71% red, 43.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 39.2% magenta, 87.3% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 33 degrees, a saturation of 77.5% and a lightness of 40%. #b56e17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdc2e with #6b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 71
    • G 43
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 39
    • Y 87
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#b56e17 color description : Strong orange.

#b56e17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b56e17 has RGB values of R:181, G:110, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.39, Y:0.87, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 11890199.

Hex triplet b56e17 #b56e17
RGB Decimal 181, 110, 23 rgb(181,110,23)
RGB Percent 71, 43.1, 9 rgb(71%,43.1%,9%)
CMYK 0, 39, 87, 29
HSL 33°, 77.5, 40 hsl(33,77.5%,40%)
HSV (or HSB) 33°, 87.3, 71
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 52.993, 22.067, 54.963
XYZ 24.787, 21.039, 3.566
xyY 0.502, 0.426, 21.039
CIE-LCH 52.993, 59.227, 68.125
CIE-LUV 52.993, 58.264, 48.924
Hunter-Lab 45.869, 16.191, 27.498
Binary 10110101, 01101110, 00010111

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Alternatives to #b56e17

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#b56e17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b56e17

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Shades and Tints of #b56e17

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, #070401 is the darkest color, while #fefaf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b56e17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676665 is the less saturated color, while #c57007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b56e17 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #857765 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #948527 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a67e1d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd6e75 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a07c21 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab781a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba6e53 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population