#b9b246 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b246 is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 27.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 62.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.1% and a lightness of 50%. #b9b246 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff8c with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 27
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 62
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b246 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b246 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b246 has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:70 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.62, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169798.

Hex triplet b9b246 #b9b246
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 70 rgb(185,178,70)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 27.5 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,27.5%)
CMYK 0, 4, 62, 27
HSL 56.3°, 45.1, 50 hsl(56.3,45.1%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.3°, 62.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.281, -11.02, 54.422
XYZ 37.033, 42.598, 12.065
xyY 0.404, 0.465, 42.598
CIE-LCH 71.281, 55.526, 101.447
CIE-LUV 71.281, 9.41, 64.839
Hunter-Lab 65.267, -12.934, 34.726
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 01000110

Color Schemes with #b9b246

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Alternatives to #b9b246

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#b9b246 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b246

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b246;}
.background {background-color:#b9b246;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b246;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b246

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, #0e0e05 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b246

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #888777 is the less saturated color, while #feee01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b246 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #abaa94 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b24e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dbaa53 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b24b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cead4e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population