#b9959a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9959a is composed of 72.5% red, 58.4% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 16.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.7 degrees, a saturation of 20.5% and a lightness of 65.5%. #b9959a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732b35. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 58
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9959a color description : Grayish red.

#b9959a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9959a has RGB values of R:185, G:149, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162458.

Hex triplet b9959a #b9959a
RGB Decimal 185, 149, 154 rgb(185,149,154)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.4, 60.4 rgb(72.5%,58.4%,60.4%)
CMYK 0, 19, 17, 27
HSL 351.7°, 20.5, 65.5 hsl(351.7,20.5%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.7°, 19.5, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.076, 14.253, 2.479
XYZ 36.587, 34.143, 35.233
xyY 0.345, 0.322, 34.143
CIE-LCH 65.076, 14.467, 9.867
CIE-LUV 65.076, 21.815, 1.026
Hunter-Lab 58.432, 9.511, 5.152
Binary 10111001, 10010101, 10011010

Color Schemes with #b9959a

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Alternatives to #b9959a

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#b9959a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9959a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9959a;}
.background {background-color:#b9959a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9959a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9959a

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f7f4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9959a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aba3a4 is the less saturated color, while #fd5169 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9959a 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a59e9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a2a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39d9e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9d9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b59a9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb97a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population