#b6b797 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b6b797 is composed of 71.4% red, 71.8% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 17.5% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 61.9 degrees, a saturation of 18.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #b6b797 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #6d6f2f. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 71
    • G 72
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b6b797 color description : Grayish yellow.

#b6b797 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b6b797 has RGB values of R:182, G:183, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 11974551.

Hex triplet b6b797 #b6b797
RGB Decimal 182, 183, 151 rgb(182,183,151)
RGB Percent 71.4, 71.8, 59.2 rgb(71.4%,71.8%,59.2%)
CMYK 1, 0, 17, 28
HSL 61.9°, 18.2, 65.5 hsl(61.9,18.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 61.9°, 17.5, 71.8
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 73.576, -5.84, 16.194
XYZ 41.81, 46.047, 35.962
xyY 0.338, 0.372, 46.047
CIE-LCH 73.576, 17.214, 109.832
CIE-LUV 73.576, 1.111, 23.71
Hunter-Lab 67.858, -8.77, 16.079
Binary 10110110, 10110111, 10010111

Color Schemes with #b6b797

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Alternatives to #b6b797

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#b6b797 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b6b797

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b6b797;}
.background {background-color:#b6b797;}
.border {border:1px solid #b6b797;}

Shades and Tints of #b6b797

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f7f7f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b6b797

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a9a9a5 is the less saturated color, while #f5fb53 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b6b797 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4b4ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2b89b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d2b29f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bfb5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdb799 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8b39c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcb5b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population