#b9b357 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b357 is composed of 72.5% red, 70.2% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 53% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.3 degrees, a saturation of 41.2% and a lightness of 53.3%. #b9b357 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffae with #736700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 53
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b357 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b357 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b357 has RGB values of R:185, G:179, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.53, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170071.

Hex triplet b9b357 #b9b357
RGB Decimal 185, 179, 87 rgb(185,179,87)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.2, 34.1 rgb(72.5%,70.2%,34.1%)
CMYK 0, 3, 53, 27
HSL 56.3°, 41.2, 53.3 hsl(56.3,41.2%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.3°, 53, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 71.72, -10.252, 47.106
XYZ 37.848, 43.243, 15.369
xyY 0.392, 0.448, 43.243
CIE-LCH 71.72, 48.209, 102.279
CIE-LUV 71.72, 8.212, 58.649
Hunter-Lab 65.76, -12.344, 32.174
Binary 10111001, 10110011, 01010111

Color Schemes with #b9b357

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Alternatives to #b9b357

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#b9b357 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b357

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b357;}
.background {background-color:#b9b357;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b357;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b357

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, #0c0c05 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b357

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8b85 is the less saturated color, while #f9eb17 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b357 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #adac99 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b35e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #daab63 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b35b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ceae5e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1af95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population