#b9860f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9860f is composed of 72.5% red, 52.5% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 91.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 42 degrees, a saturation of 85% and a lightness of 39.2%. #b9860f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1e with #730d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 53
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 92
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9860f color description : Strong orange.

#b9860f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9860f has RGB values of R:185, G:134, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.92, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158479.

Hex triplet b9860f #b9860f
RGB Decimal 185, 134, 15 rgb(185,134,15)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.5, 5.9 rgb(72.5%,52.5%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 28, 92, 27
HSL 42°, 85, 39.2 hsl(42,85%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 42°, 91.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 59.343, 10.373, 62.147
XYZ 28.62, 27.401, 4.233
xyY 0.475, 0.455, 27.401
CIE-LCH 59.343, 63.007, 80.524
CIE-LUV 59.343, 42.62, 59.29
Hunter-Lab 52.346, 5.988, 31.847
Binary 10111001, 10000110, 00001111

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Alternatives to #b9860f

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#b9860f Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b9860f

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, #040300 is the darkest color, while #fefaf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9860f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #c18907 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9860f 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #928870 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6951e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98d1a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3838c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad8f18 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98a16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf845e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population