#b9857f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9857f is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 31.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 6.2 degrees, a saturation of 29.3% and a lightness of 61.2%. #b9857f color hex could be obtained by blending #fffffe with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 31
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9857f color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9857f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9857f has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.31, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158335.

Hex triplet b9857f #b9857f
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 127 rgb(185,133,127)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 49.8 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,49.8%)
CMYK 0, 28, 31, 27
HSL 6.2°, 29.3, 61.2 hsl(6.2,29.3%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 6.2°, 31.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.448, 19.136, 11.153
XYZ 32.226, 28.623, 23.905
xyY 0.38, 0.338, 28.623
CIE-LCH 60.448, 22.149, 30.234
CIE-LUV 60.448, 34.478, 11.567
Hunter-Lab 53.501, 13.893, 10.959
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01111111

Color Schemes with #b9857f

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Alternatives to #b9857f

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#b9857f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9857f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9857f;}
.background {background-color:#b9857f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9857f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9857f

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, #0b0706 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9857f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a29796 is the less saturated color, while #fe4f3a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9857f 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b9190 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9c968b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac9283 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be8992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a79086 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b18d82 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc878b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population