#b9aa1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9aa1e is composed of 72.5% red, 66.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 54.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b9aa1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #735500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 67
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 8
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9aa1e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9aa1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9aa1e has RGB values of R:185, G:170, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.08, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12167710.

Hex triplet b9aa1e #b9aa1e
RGB Decimal 185, 170, 30 rgb(185,170,30)
RGB Percent 72.5, 66.7, 11.8 rgb(72.5%,66.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 8, 84, 27
HSL 54.2°, 72.1, 42.2 hsl(54.2,72.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 54.2°, 83.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 68.866, -8.731, 66.341
XYZ 34.617, 39.158, 6.963
xyY 0.429, 0.485, 39.158
CIE-LCH 68.866, 66.913, 97.498
CIE-LUV 68.866, 15.708, 71.495
Hunter-Lab 62.577, -10.765, 37.206
Binary 10111001, 10101010, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b9aa1e

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9aa1e

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9aa1e. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9aa1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9aa1e

This text has a font color of #b9aa1e.

<span style="color:#b9aa1e;">Text here</span>
#b9aa1e background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9aa1e.

<p style="background-color:#b9aa1e;">Content here</p>
#b9aa1e border color

This element has a border color of #b9aa1e.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9aa1e;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9aa1e;}
.background {background-color:#b9aa1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9aa1e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9aa1e

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, #100f03 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9aa1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6e68 is the less saturated color, while #d2be05 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9aa1e 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a4a185 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c1ac29 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6a430 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a3ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #beab25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cca629 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a57a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population