#b9a72a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a72a is composed of 72.5% red, 65.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 52.4 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9a72a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #734f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 65
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a72a color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a72a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a72a has RGB values of R:185, G:167, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166954.

Hex triplet b9a72a #b9a72a
RGB Decimal 185, 167, 42 rgb(185,167,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 65.5, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,65.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 10, 77, 27
HSL 52.4°, 63, 44.5 hsl(52.4,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.4°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.109, -6.754, 62.15
XYZ 34.244, 38.12, 7.744
xyY 0.427, 0.476, 38.12
CIE-LCH 68.109, 62.516, 96.202
CIE-LUV 68.109, 17.562, 68.053
Hunter-Lab 61.741, -9.043, 35.782
Binary 10111001, 10100111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9a72a

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Alternatives to #b9a72a

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#b9a72a Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9a72a

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a72a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737370 is the less saturated color, while #dcc107 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a72a 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a3a087 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #beaa34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3a239 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6a0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bca930 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #caa433 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a37c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population