#b9a72b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a72b is composed of 72.5% red, 65.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 52.4 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9a72b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #734f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 65
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a72b color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a72b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a72b has RGB values of R:185, G:167, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166955.

Hex triplet b9a72b #b9a72b
RGB Decimal 185, 167, 43 rgb(185,167,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 65.5, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,65.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 10, 77, 27
HSL 52.4°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(52.4,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 52.4°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.114, -6.714, 61.82
XYZ 34.263, 38.127, 7.84
xyY 0.427, 0.475, 38.127
CIE-LCH 68.114, 62.183, 96.198
CIE-LUV 68.114, 17.539, 67.833
Hunter-Lab 61.747, -9.011, 35.695
Binary 10111001, 10100111, 00101011

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Alternatives to #b9a72b

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#b9a72b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a72b

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #b9a72b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a72b

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, #0a0902 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a72b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737371 is the less saturated color, while #dcc108 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a72b 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
  • #beaa35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3a23a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6a0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bca931 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #caa434 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a37d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population