#b9a459 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a459 is composed of 72.5% red, 64.3% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 51.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 46.9 degrees, a saturation of 40.7% and a lightness of 53.7%. #b9a459 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb2 with #734900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 52
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a459 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9a459 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a459 has RGB values of R:185, G:164, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.52, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166233.

Hex triplet b9a459 #b9a459
RGB Decimal 185, 164, 89 rgb(185,164,89)
RGB Percent 72.5, 64.3, 34.9 rgb(72.5%,64.3%,34.9%)
CMYK 0, 11, 52, 27
HSL 46.9°, 40.7, 53.7 hsl(46.9,40.7%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.9°, 51.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 67.715, -2.166, 41.371
XYZ 35.086, 37.587, 14.858
xyY 0.401, 0.429, 37.587
CIE-LCH 67.715, 41.428, 92.997
CIE-LUV 67.715, 17.84, 50.517
Hunter-Lab 61.309, -5.137, 28.548
Binary 10111001, 10100100, 01011001

Color Schemes with #b9a459

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Alternatives to #b9a459

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#b9a459 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a459

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a459;}
.background {background-color:#b9a459;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a459;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a459

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 #b9a459

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8a86 is the less saturated color, while #f9c819 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a459 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a293 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9a961 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cda263 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a75e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c5a25f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0a18d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population