#b9971d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9971d is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 46.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 42%. #b9971d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3a with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9971d color description : Strong yellow.

#b9971d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9971d has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162845.

Hex triplet b9971d #b9971d
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 29 rgb(185,151,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 18, 84, 27
HSL 46.9°, 72.9, 42 hsl(46.9,72.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.9°, 84.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.785, 1.368, 62.332
XYZ 31.296, 32.538, 5.794
xyY 0.449, 0.467, 32.538
CIE-LCH 63.785, 62.347, 88.743
CIE-LUV 63.785, 29.347, 64.054
Hunter-Lab 57.042, -1.888, 33.907
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9971d

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Alternatives to #b9971d

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#b9971d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9971d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9971d;}
.background {background-color:#b9971d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9971d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9971d

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, #0f0d02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9971d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6d67 is the less saturated color, while #d2a504 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9971d 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b947b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a029 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6982b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b49c25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c19726 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0946e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population