#b9493b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9493b is composed of 72.5% red, 28.6% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 60.5% magenta, 68.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 6.7 degrees, a saturation of 51.6% and a lightness of 47.8%. #b9493b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9276 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 29
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 61
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9493b color description : Moderate red.

#b9493b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9493b has RGB values of R:185, G:73, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.61, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142907.

Hex triplet b9493b #b9493b
RGB Decimal 185, 73, 59 rgb(185,73,59)
RGB Percent 72.5, 28.6, 23.1 rgb(72.5%,28.6%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 61, 68, 27
HSL 6.7°, 51.6, 47.8 hsl(6.7,51.6%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.7°, 68.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 46.174, 44.399, 31.562
XYZ 23.18, 15.398, 5.889
xyY 0.521, 0.346, 15.398
CIE-LCH 46.174, 54.474, 35.408
CIE-LUV 46.174, 86.01, 24.909
Hunter-Lab 39.24, 36.778, 18.57
Binary 10111001, 01001001, 00111011

Color Schemes with #b9493b

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Alternatives to #b9493b

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#b9493b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9493b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9493b;}
.background {background-color:#b9493b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9493b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9493b

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, #070302 is the darkest color, while #fcf7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9493b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817573 is the less saturated color, while #f11d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9493b 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #796360 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e7450 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e6f3e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd5054 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #936448 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9e613c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb4d4b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population