#b9872b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9872b is composed of 72.5% red, 52.9% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 38.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9872b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #730f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 53
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9872b color description : Strong orange.

#b9872b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9872b has RGB values of R:185, G:135, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158763.

Hex triplet b9872b #b9872b
RGB Decimal 185, 135, 43 rgb(185,135,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.9, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,52.9%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 27, 77, 27
HSL 38.9°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(38.9,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 38.9°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 59.724, 10.627, 53.94
XYZ 29.108, 27.818, 6.122
xyY 0.462, 0.441, 27.818
CIE-LCH 59.724, 54.977, 78.854
CIE-LUV 59.724, 40.908, 54.64
Hunter-Lab 52.743, 6.211, 30.038
Binary 10111001, 10000111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9872b

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Alternatives to #b9872b

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#b9872b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9872b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9872b;}
.background {background-color:#b9872b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9872b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9872b

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, #0a0702 is the darkest color, while #fefcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9872b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737271 is the less saturated color, while #dc9108 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9872b 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948a78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69538 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98e35 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9033 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98b31 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8569 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population