#b9b12e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b12e is composed of 72.5% red, 69.4% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 45.3%. #b9b12e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #736300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 69
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b12e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b12e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b12e has RGB values of R:185, G:177, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169518.

Hex triplet b9b12e #b9b12e
RGB Decimal 185, 177, 46 rgb(185,177,46)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.4, 18 rgb(72.5%,69.4%,18%)
CMYK 0, 4, 75, 27
HSL 56.5°, 60.2, 45.3 hsl(56.5,60.2%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.5°, 75.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 70.841, -11.806, 63.337
XYZ 36.223, 41.957, 8.775
xyY 0.417, 0.483, 41.957
CIE-LCH 70.841, 64.428, 100.559
CIE-LUV 70.841, 10.658, 71.302
Hunter-Lab 64.774, -13.533, 37.31
Binary 10111001, 10110001, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b9b12e

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Alternatives to #b9b12e

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#b9b12e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b12e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b12e;}
.background {background-color:#b9b12e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b12e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b12e

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, #0c0c03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b12e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7a6c is the less saturated color, while #e5d802 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b12e 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a78c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b138 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dca93e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b134 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfac38 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ac84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population