#b9836b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9836b is composed of 72.5% red, 51.4% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 42.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 18.5 degrees, a saturation of 35.8% and a lightness of 57.3%. #b9836b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #730700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 51
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 29
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9836b color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9836b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9836b has RGB values of R:185, G:131, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.29, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12157803.

Hex triplet b9836b #b9836b
RGB Decimal 185, 131, 107 rgb(185,131,107)
RGB Percent 72.5, 51.4, 42 rgb(72.5%,51.4%,42%)
CMYK 0, 29, 42, 27
HSL 18.5°, 35.8, 57.3 hsl(18.5,35.8%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 18.5°, 42.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 59.535, 17.769, 21.25
XYZ 30.778, 27.61, 17.617
xyY 0.405, 0.363, 27.61
CIE-LCH 59.535, 27.7, 50.098
CIE-LUV 59.535, 38.296, 23.884
Hunter-Lab 52.545, 12.601, 16.903
Binary 10111001, 10000011, 01101011

Color Schemes with #b9836b

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Alternatives to #b9836b

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#b9836b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9836b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9836b

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, #0c0706 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9836b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97908d is the less saturated color, while #fc6928 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9836b 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988d89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9477 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #af8f71 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a88e72 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b28a6e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8481 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population