#b9b23b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b23b is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 68.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.7 degrees, a saturation of 51.6% and a lightness of 47.8%. #b9b23b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff76 with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b23b color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b23b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b23b has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169787.

Hex triplet b9b23b #b9b23b
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 59 rgb(185,178,59)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 23.1 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 4, 68, 27
HSL 56.7°, 51.6, 47.8 hsl(56.7,51.6%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.7°, 68.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.195, -11.689, 58.91
XYZ 36.717, 42.472, 10.401
xyY 0.41, 0.474, 42.472
CIE-LCH 71.195, 60.058, 101.223
CIE-LUV 71.195, 9.707, 68.358
Hunter-Lab 65.17, -13.48, 36.157
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 00111011

Color Schemes with #b9b23b

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Alternatives to #b9b23b

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#b9b23b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b23b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b23b;}
.background {background-color:#b9b23b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b23b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b23b

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, #070602 is the darkest color, while #fcfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b23b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #818073 is the less saturated color, while #f1e403 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b23b 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aba991 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b244 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dcaa4a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b240 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfad44 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad89 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population