#b9970d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9970d is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 5.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 93% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 86.9% and a lightness of 38.8%. #b9970d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1a with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 93
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9970d color description : Strong yellow.

#b9970d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9970d has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:13 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.93, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162829.

Hex triplet b9970d #b9970d
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 13 rgb(185,151,13)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 5.1 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,5.1%)
CMYK 0, 18, 93, 27
HSL 48.1°, 86.9, 38.8 hsl(48.1,86.9%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 93, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 63.736, 1.029, 65.813
XYZ 31.147, 32.478, 5.009
xyY 0.454, 0.473, 32.478
CIE-LCH 63.736, 65.821, 89.105
CIE-LUV 63.736, 29.63, 66.052
Hunter-Lab 56.989, -2.173, 34.681
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00001101

Color Schemes with #b9970d

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Alternatives to #b9970d

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#b9970d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9970d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9970d;}
.background {background-color:#b9970d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9970d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9970d

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fefbee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9970d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656461 is the less saturated color, while #c19c05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9970d 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #999277 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b29f1a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7971e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59c15 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29717 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09368 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population