#b9856f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9856f is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 43.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 40% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 17.8 degrees, a saturation of 34.6% and a lightness of 58%. #b9856f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffde with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 44
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 40
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9856f color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9856f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9856f has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:111 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.4, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158319.

Hex triplet b9856f #b9856f
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 111 rgb(185,133,111)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 43.5 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,43.5%)
CMYK 0, 28, 40, 27
HSL 17.8°, 34.6, 58 hsl(17.8,34.6%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 17.8°, 40, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.104, 17.117, 19.762
XYZ 31.264, 28.239, 18.842
xyY 0.399, 0.36, 28.239
CIE-LCH 60.104, 26.144, 49.103
CIE-LUV 60.104, 36.501, 22.391
Hunter-Lab 53.14, 12.024, 16.175
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01101111

Color Schemes with #b9856f

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Alternatives to #b9856f

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#b9856f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9856f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9856f;}
.background {background-color:#b9856f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9856f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9856f

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f9f5f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9856f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989290 is the less saturated color, while #fb6a2d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9856f 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
  • #9a8f8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f967b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #af9074 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf8790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a88f76 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b38c72 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8684 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population