#b9a259 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a259 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 51.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45.6 degrees, a saturation of 40.7% and a lightness of 53.7%. #b9a259 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb2 with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 52
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a259 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9a259 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a259 has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.52, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165721.

Hex triplet b9a259 #b9a259
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 89 rgb(185,162,89)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 34.9 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,34.9%)
CMYK 0, 12, 52, 27
HSL 45.6°, 40.7, 53.7 hsl(45.6,40.7%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.6°, 51.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 67.185, -1.093, 40.731
XYZ 34.731, 36.877, 14.739
xyY 0.402, 0.427, 36.877
CIE-LCH 67.185, 40.745, 91.537
CIE-LUV 67.185, 19.162, 49.544
Hunter-Lab 60.727, -4.183, 28.118
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 01011001

Color Schemes with #b9a259

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Alternatives to #b9a259

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#b9a259 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a259

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a259;}
.background {background-color:#b9a259;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a259;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a259

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, #0d0c06 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a259

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8a86 is the less saturated color, while #f9c319 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a259 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a6a193 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a862 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cba163 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a65e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c4a15f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09f8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population