#b9a279 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a279 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 38.4 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b9a279 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a279 color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9a279 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a279 has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165753.

Hex triplet b9a279 #b9a279
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 121 rgb(185,162,121)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 47.5 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 12, 35, 27
HSL 38.4°, 31.4, 60 hsl(38.4,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 38.4°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 67.677, 2.349, 24.445
XYZ 36.379, 37.536, 23.417
xyY 0.374, 0.386, 37.536
CIE-LCH 67.677, 24.557, 84.511
CIE-LUV 67.677, 17.114, 31.785
Hunter-Lab 61.267, -1.228, 20.225
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b9a279

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Alternatives to #b9a279

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#b9a279 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a279

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a279;}
.background {background-color:#b9a279;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a279;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a279

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, #080604 is the darkest color, while #fcfbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a279

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9998 is the less saturated color, while #f8b43a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a279 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a49b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5a980 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6a381 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2a0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b6a67e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c1a27e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bea199 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population