#b9721b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9721b is composed of 72.5% red, 44.7% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 33 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b9721b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe436 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 38
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9721b color description : Strong orange.

#b9721b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9721b has RGB values of R:185, G:114, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.38, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153371.

Hex triplet b9721b #b9721b
RGB Decimal 185, 114, 27 rgb(185,114,27)
RGB Percent 72.5, 44.7, 10.6 rgb(72.5%,44.7%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 38, 85, 27
HSL 33°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(33,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 33°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 54.48, 21.708, 55.114
XYZ 26.223, 22.43, 3.985
xyY 0.498, 0.426, 22.43
CIE-LCH 54.48, 59.235, 68.502
CIE-LUV 54.48, 58.185, 49.943
Hunter-Lab 47.36, 15.955, 28.163
Binary 10111001, 01110010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b9721b

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Alternatives to #b9721b

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#b9721b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9721b

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.text {color:#b9721b;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9721b

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, #0e0902 is the darkest color, while #fffdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9721b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706b64 is the less saturated color, while #d17403 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9721b 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #897b69 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98892a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aa8221 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c17179 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48025 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #af7c1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7157 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population