#b9855f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9855f is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 37.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 48.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 25.3 degrees, a saturation of 39.1% and a lightness of 54.9%. #b9855f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffbe with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 37
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 49
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9855f color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9855f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9855f has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:95 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.49, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158303.

Hex triplet b9855f #b9855f
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 95 rgb(185,133,95)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 37.3 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,37.3%)
CMYK 0, 28, 49, 27
HSL 25.3°, 39.1, 54.9 hsl(25.3,39.1%,54.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 25.3°, 48.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 59.814, 15.383, 28.323
XYZ 30.461, 27.917, 14.61
xyY 0.417, 0.382, 27.917
CIE-LCH 59.814, 32.231, 61.491
CIE-LUV 59.814, 38.322, 32.081
Hunter-Lab 52.837, 10.443, 20.591
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01011111

Color Schemes with #b9855f

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Alternatives to #b9855f

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#b9855f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9855f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9855f;}
.background {background-color:#b9855f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9855f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9855f

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, #040302 is the darkest color, while #fbf7f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9855f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8c8b is the less saturated color, while #f77b21 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9855f 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
  • #988e86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1956b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b28f66 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a98f66 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b48b63 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd857d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population