#b9740f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9740f is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 91.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 35.6 degrees, a saturation of 85% and a lightness of 39.2%. #b9740f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe81e with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 92
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9740f color description : Strong orange.

#b9740f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9740f has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.92, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153871.

Hex triplet b9740f #b9740f
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 15 rgb(185,116,15)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 5.9 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 37, 92, 27
HSL 35.6°, 85, 39.2 hsl(35.6,85%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.6°, 91.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 54.909, 20.342, 58.825
XYZ 26.34, 22.842, 3.474
xyY 0.5, 0.434, 22.842
CIE-LCH 54.909, 62.243, 70.924
CIE-LUV 54.909, 57.015, 52.484
Hunter-Lab 47.793, 14.739, 29.146
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00001111

Color Schemes with #b9740f

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Alternatives to #b9740f

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#b9740f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9740f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9740f;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9740f

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, #040200 is the darkest color, while #fef8f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9740f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #c17507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9740f 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
  • #897b67 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a8a1f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac8313 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1737a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a58219 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b07d11 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7353 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population