#b9b251 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b251 is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 31.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 56.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 52.2%. #b9b251 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffa2 with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 32
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 56
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b251 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b251 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b251 has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:81 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.56, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169809.

Hex triplet b9b251 #b9b251
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 81 rgb(185,178,81)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 31.8 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,31.8%)
CMYK 0, 4, 56, 27
HSL 56°, 42.6, 52.2 hsl(56,42.6%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 56°, 56.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 71.385, -10.223, 49.563
XYZ 37.413, 42.75, 14.065
xyY 0.397, 0.454, 42.75
CIE-LCH 71.385, 50.606, 101.654
CIE-LUV 71.385, 9.061, 60.694
Hunter-Lab 65.383, -12.281, 33.014
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 01010001

Color Schemes with #b9b251

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Alternatives to #b9b251

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#b9b251 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b251

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b251;}
.background {background-color:#b9b251;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b251;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b251

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, #080803 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b251

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8980 is the less saturated color, while #fbeb0f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b251 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #acab97 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b359 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #daab5d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0b256 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cead59 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1ae92 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population