#b9717b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9717b is composed of 72.5% red, 44.3% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 38.9% magenta, 33.5% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.7 degrees, a saturation of 34% and a lightness of 58.4%. #b9717b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe2f6 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 44
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 39
    • Y 34
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9717b color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9717b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9717b has RGB values of R:185, G:113, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.39, Y:0.34, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153211.

Hex triplet b9717b #b9717b
RGB Decimal 185, 113, 123 rgb(185,113,123)
RGB Percent 72.5, 44.3, 48.2 rgb(72.5%,44.3%,48.2%)
CMYK 0, 39, 34, 27
HSL 351.7°, 34, 58.4 hsl(351.7,34%,58.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.7°, 38.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 55.641, 29.688, 6.639
XYZ 29.488, 23.556, 21.732
xyY 0.394, 0.315, 23.556
CIE-LCH 55.641, 30.421, 12.605
CIE-LUV 55.641, 47.327, 3.519
Hunter-Lab 48.535, 23.514, 7.427
Binary 10111001, 01110001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #b9717b

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Alternatives to #b9717b

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#b9717b Preview

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.text {color:#b9717b;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9717b

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, #030101 is the darkest color, while #faf4f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9717b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989293 is the less saturated color, while #fa304c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9717b 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #928385 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8a8b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d867d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc7880 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d8185 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a77e7c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb757e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population