#b9978a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9978a is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 25.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 16.6 degrees, a saturation of 25.1% and a lightness of 63.3%. #b9978a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f15. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 25
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9978a color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9978a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9978a has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.25, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162954.

Hex triplet b9978a #b9978a
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 138 rgb(185,151,138)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 54.1 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,54.1%)
CMYK 0, 18, 25, 27
HSL 16.6°, 25.1, 63.3 hsl(16.6,25.1%,63.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 16.6°, 25.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.187, 10.681, 11.621
XYZ 35.661, 34.284, 28.782
xyY 0.361, 0.347, 34.284
CIE-LCH 65.187, 15.784, 47.413
CIE-LUV 65.187, 22.332, 14.075
Hunter-Lab 58.552, 6.249, 11.841
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10001010

Color Schemes with #b9978a

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Alternatives to #b9978a

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#b9978a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9978a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9978a;}
.background {background-color:#b9978a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9978a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9978a

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, #060403 is the darkest color, while #fbf9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9978a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a1a0 is the less saturated color, while #fa7a49 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9978a 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
  • #a59e9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9a293 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99d8f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9e8f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b99b8d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc989a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population