#b9a229 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a229 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 16.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 77.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 50.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b9a229 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff52 with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 78
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a229 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a229 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a229 has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:41 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.78, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165673.

Hex triplet b9a229 #b9a229
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 41 rgb(185,162,41)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 16.1 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,16.1%)
CMYK 0, 12, 78, 27
HSL 50.4°, 63.7, 44.3 hsl(50.4,63.7%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.4°, 77.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 66.761, -4.144, 61.25
XYZ 33.328, 36.316, 7.352
xyY 0.433, 0.472, 36.316
CIE-LCH 66.761, 61.39, 93.87
CIE-LUV 66.761, 21.092, 66.212
Hunter-Lab 60.263, -6.741, 34.951
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 00101001

Color Schemes with #b9a229

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Alternatives to #b9a229

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#b9a229 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a229

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a229;}
.background {background-color:#b9a229;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a229;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a229

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, #080702 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a229

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #73736f is the less saturated color, while #dcba06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a229 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a19c84 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #baa734 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cf9f37 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa530 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7a032 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c19e79 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population