#b9a429 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a429 is composed of 72.5% red, 64.3% green and 16.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 77.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 51.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 44.3%. #b9a429 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff52 with #734900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 78
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a429 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a429 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a429 has RGB values of R:185, G:164, B:41 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.78, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166185.

Hex triplet b9a429 #b9a429
RGB Decimal 185, 164, 41 rgb(185,164,41)
RGB Percent 72.5, 64.3, 16.1 rgb(72.5%,64.3%,16.1%)
CMYK 0, 11, 78, 27
HSL 51.3°, 63.7, 44.3 hsl(51.3,63.7%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.3°, 77.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 67.297, -5.207, 61.739
XYZ 33.684, 37.026, 7.47
xyY 0.431, 0.474, 37.026
CIE-LCH 67.297, 61.959, 94.82
CIE-LUV 67.297, 19.682, 67.035
Hunter-Lab 60.849, -7.676, 35.316
Binary 10111001, 10100100, 00101001

Color Schemes with #b9a429

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Alternatives to #b9a429

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#b9a429 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a429

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a429;}
.background {background-color:#b9a429;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a429;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a429

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 #b9a429

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #73736f is the less saturated color, while #dcbd06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a429 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a29e85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bca834 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d1a038 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bba730 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8a132 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a07a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population