#b9992a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9992a is composed of 72.5% red, 60% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 46.6 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9992a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #733300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9992a color description : Strong yellow.

#b9992a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9992a has RGB values of R:185, G:153, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12163370.

Hex triplet b9992a #b9992a
RGB Decimal 185, 153, 42 rgb(185,153,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 60, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,60%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 17, 77, 27
HSL 46.6°, 63, 44.5 hsl(46.6,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.6°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.375, 0.727, 58.705
XYZ 31.817, 33.265, 6.935
xyY 0.442, 0.462, 33.265
CIE-LCH 64.375, 58.709, 89.29
CIE-LUV 64.375, 27.521, 62.283
Hunter-Lab 57.676, -2.463, 33.244
Binary 10111001, 10011001, 00101010

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#b9992a Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9992a

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9992a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737270 is the less saturated color, while #dcac07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9992a 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9780 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a135 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c89937 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4949e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59e31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29932 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09674 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population