#b9a017 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a017 is composed of 72.5% red, 62.7% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 87.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 50.7 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9a017 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #734100. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 63
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 14
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a017 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a017 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a017 has RGB values of R:185, G:160, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.14, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165143.

Hex triplet b9a017 #b9a017
RGB Decimal 185, 160, 23 rgb(185,160,23)
RGB Percent 72.5, 62.7, 9 rgb(72.5%,62.7%,9%)
CMYK 0, 14, 88, 27
HSL 50.7°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(50.7,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.7°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 66.151, -3.625, 65.777
XYZ 32.733, 35.519, 5.942
xyY 0.441, 0.479, 35.519
CIE-LCH 66.151, 65.876, 93.155
CIE-LUV 66.151, 22.887, 68.504
Hunter-Lab 59.598, -6.257, 35.807
Binary 10111001, 10100000, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b9a017

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Alternatives to #b9a017

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#b9a017 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a017

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a017;}
.background {background-color:#b9a017;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a017;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a017

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, #0b0901 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a017

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696967 is the less saturated color, while #c9ab07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a017 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f9a7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9a623 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ce9d28 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a31e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69e22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c19c71 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population