#b8a717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8a717 is composed of 72.2% red, 65.5% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 87.5% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 53.7 degrees, a saturation of 77.8% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b8a717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #714f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 72
    • G 65
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 9
    • Y 88
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8a717 color description : Strong yellow.

#b8a717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8a717 has RGB values of R:184, G:167, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.09, Y:0.88, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12101399.

Hex triplet b8a717 #b8a717
RGB Decimal 184, 167, 23 rgb(184,167,23)
RGB Percent 72.2, 65.5, 9 rgb(72.2%,65.5%,9%)
CMYK 0, 9, 88, 28
HSL 53.7°, 77.8, 40.6 hsl(53.7,77.8%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.7°, 87.5, 72.2
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 67.94, -7.778, 67.177
XYZ 33.741, 37.891, 6.347
xyY 0.433, 0.486, 37.891
CIE-LCH 67.94, 67.626, 96.605
CIE-LUV 67.94, 17.172, 71.257
Hunter-Lab 61.555, -9.879, 36.975
Binary 10111000, 10100111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b8a717

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Alternatives to #b8a717

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#b8a717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8a717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8a717;}
.background {background-color:#b8a717;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8a717;}

Shades and Tints of #b8a717

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, #0a0901 is the darkest color, while #fefdf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8a717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686867 is the less saturated color, while #c8b407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8a717 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a29e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #beaa22 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d4a22a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bca91e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c9a323 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0a275 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population