#b9686b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9686b is composed of 72.5% red, 40.8% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 43.8% magenta, 42.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.7% and a lightness of 56.7%. #b9686b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd0d6 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 41
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 44
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9686b color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9686b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9686b has RGB values of R:185, G:104, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.44, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12150891.

Hex triplet b9686b #b9686b
RGB Decimal 185, 104, 107 rgb(185,104,107)
RGB Percent 72.5, 40.8, 42 rgb(72.5%,40.8%,42%)
CMYK 0, 44, 42, 27
HSL 357.8°, 36.7, 56.7 hsl(357.8,36.7%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 43.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 53.253, 32.646, 12.64
XYZ 27.612, 21.278, 16.562
xyY 0.422, 0.325, 21.278
CIE-LCH 53.253, 35.007, 21.166
CIE-LUV 53.253, 55.893, 10.166
Hunter-Lab 46.128, 26.124, 11.002
Binary 10111001, 01101000, 01101011

Color Schemes with #b9686b

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Alternatives to #b9686b

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#b9686b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9686b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9686b;}
.background {background-color:#b9686b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9686b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9686b

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, #0a0505 is the darkest color, while #fdfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9686b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #978a8a is the less saturated color, while #fd242c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9686b 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8c7c7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a857c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a806e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc6f76 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b7a76 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a5776d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb6c72 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population