#b9b31c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b31c is composed of 72.5% red, 70.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 57.7 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9b31c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #736700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b31c color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b31c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b31c has RGB values of R:185, G:179, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170012.

Hex triplet b9b31c #b9b31c
RGB Decimal 185, 179, 28 rgb(185,179,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.2, 11 rgb(72.5%,70.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 3, 85, 27
HSL 57.7°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(57.7,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.7°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 71.309, -13.443, 68.861
XYZ 36.337, 42.639, 7.415
xyY 0.421, 0.494, 42.639
CIE-LCH 71.309, 70.161, 101.046
CIE-LUV 71.309, 9.592, 75.385
Hunter-Lab 65.299, -14.941, 38.977
Binary 10111001, 10110011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9b31c

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Alternatives to #b9b31c

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#b9b31c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b31c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b31c;}
.background {background-color:#b9b31c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b31c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b31c

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, #0f0e02 is the darkest color, while #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b31c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f66 is the less saturated color, while #d2ca03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b31c 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
  • #a8a789 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b326 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #deaa30 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b322 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0ad29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad7e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population