#b9842a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9842a is composed of 72.5% red, 51.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.6% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 37.8 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9842a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #730900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 29
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9842a color description : Strong orange.

#b9842a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9842a has RGB values of R:185, G:132, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.29, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12157994.

Hex triplet b9842a #b9842a
RGB Decimal 185, 132, 42 rgb(185,132,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 51.8, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,51.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 29, 77, 27
HSL 37.8°, 63, 44.5 hsl(37.8,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 37.8°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 58.961, 12.246, 53.609
XYZ 28.677, 26.986, 5.889
xyY 0.466, 0.438, 26.986
CIE-LCH 58.961, 54.99, 77.133
CIE-LUV 58.961, 43.255, 53.675
Hunter-Lab 51.948, 7.631, 29.642
Binary 10111001, 10000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9842a

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Alternatives to #b9842a

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#b9842a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9842a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9842a;}
.background {background-color:#b9842a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9842a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9842a

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, #090702 is the darkest color, while #fdfbf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9842a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737270 is the less saturated color, while #dc8d07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9842a 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #938977 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49337 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b78c34 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2828a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab8e32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b78930 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8267 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population