#b9855b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9855b is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 35.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 50.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 26.8 degrees, a saturation of 40.2% and a lightness of 54.1%. #b9855b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb6 with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 36
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 51
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9855b color description : Moderate orange.

#b9855b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9855b has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:91 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.51, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158299.

Hex triplet b9855b #b9855b
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 91 rgb(185,133,91)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 35.7 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,35.7%)
CMYK 0, 28, 51, 27
HSL 26.8°, 40.2, 54.1 hsl(26.8,40.2%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 26.8°, 50.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 59.75, 14.995, 30.44
XYZ 30.284, 27.846, 13.677
xyY 0.422, 0.388, 27.846
CIE-LCH 59.75, 33.933, 63.774
CIE-LUV 59.75, 38.741, 34.303
Hunter-Lab 52.77, 10.092, 21.572
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01011011

Color Schemes with #b9855b

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Alternatives to #b9855b

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#b9855b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9855b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9855b;}
.background {background-color:#b9855b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9855b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9855b

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #faf5f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9855b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8a88 is the less saturated color, while #f87e1c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9855b 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
  • #988e85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a19567 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b38f62 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #aa8f62 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b58b5f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd857c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population