#b9ae2d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ae2d is composed of 72.5% red, 68.2% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 75.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.3 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 45.1%. #b9ae2d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #735d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 68
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 6
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9ae2d color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ae2d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ae2d has RGB values of R:185, G:174, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12168749.

Hex triplet b9ae2d #b9ae2d
RGB Decimal 185, 174, 45 rgb(185,174,45)
RGB Percent 72.5, 68.2, 17.6 rgb(72.5%,68.2%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 6, 76, 27
HSL 55.3°, 60.9, 45.1 hsl(55.3,60.9%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.3°, 75.7, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 70.019, -10.295, 62.909
XYZ 35.617, 40.777, 8.477
xyY 0.42, 0.48, 40.777
CIE-LCH 70.019, 63.746, 99.294
CIE-LUV 70.019, 12.696, 70.283
Hunter-Lab 63.857, -12.187, 36.829
Binary 10111001, 10101110, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b9ae2d

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Alternatives to #b9ae2d

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#b9ae2d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ae2d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ae2d;}
.background {background-color:#b9ae2d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ae2d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ae2d

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, #0b0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9ae2d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7a6b is the less saturated color, while #e5d301 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ae2d 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a58b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3af37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a73d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfaf33 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cda937 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a982 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population