#b9856b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9856b is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 42.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 20 degrees, a saturation of 35.8% and a lightness of 57.3%. #b9856b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9856b color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9856b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9856b has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158315.

Hex triplet b9856b #b9856b
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 107 rgb(185,133,107)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 42 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,42%)
CMYK 0, 28, 42, 27
HSL 20°, 35.8, 57.3 hsl(20,35.8%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 20°, 42.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.026, 16.656, 21.911
XYZ 31.049, 28.152, 17.708
xyY 0.404, 0.366, 28.152
CIE-LCH 60.026, 27.523, 52.759
CIE-LUV 60.026, 36.977, 24.928
Hunter-Lab 53.059, 11.602, 17.354
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01101011

Color Schemes with #b9856b

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Alternatives to #b9856b

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#b9856b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9856b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9856b;}
.background {background-color:#b9856b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9856b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9856b

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, #0c0806 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9856b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97908d is the less saturated color, while #fc6f28 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9856b 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a8f8a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9677 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b09071 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf8790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a98f72 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b38c6e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8682 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population