#b9b36b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b36b is composed of 72.5% red, 70.2% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 42.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.4 degrees, a saturation of 35.8% and a lightness of 57.3%. #b9b36b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #736700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b36b color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b36b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b36b has RGB values of R:185, G:179, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170091.

Hex triplet b9b36b #b9b36b
RGB Decimal 185, 179, 107 rgb(185,179,107)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.2, 42 rgb(72.5%,70.2%,42%)
CMYK 0, 3, 42, 27
HSL 55.4°, 35.8, 57.3 hsl(55.4,35.8%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.4°, 42.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 71.972, -8.338, 37.448
XYZ 38.781, 43.617, 20.285
xyY 0.378, 0.425, 43.617
CIE-LCH 71.972, 38.365, 102.553
CIE-LUV 71.972, 7.417, 48.995
Hunter-Lab 66.043, -10.758, 28.019
Binary 10111001, 10110011, 01101011

Color Schemes with #b9b36b

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Alternatives to #b9b36b

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#b9b36b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b36b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b36b;}
.background {background-color:#b9b36b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b36b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b36b

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, #0c0b06 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b36b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97978d is the less saturated color, while #fcec28 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b36b 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
  • #adadad Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afaea0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4b471 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8ac75 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0b36f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ccaf71 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1af9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population