#b9b40f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b40f is composed of 72.5% red, 70.6% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 91.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 58.2 degrees, a saturation of 85% and a lightness of 39.2%. #b9b40f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1e with #736900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 92
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b40f color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b40f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b40f has RGB values of R:185, G:180, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.92, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170255.

Hex triplet b9b40f #b9b40f
RGB Decimal 185, 180, 15 rgb(185,180,15)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.6, 5.9 rgb(72.5%,70.6%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 3, 92, 27
HSL 58.2°, 85, 39.2 hsl(58.2,85%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.2°, 91.9, 72.5
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 71.55, -14.22, 71.473
XYZ 36.415, 42.992, 6.832
xyY 0.422, 0.499, 42.992
CIE-LCH 71.55, 72.874, 101.252
CIE-LUV 71.55, 9.037, 77.209
Hunter-Lab 65.568, -15.61, 39.72
Binary 10111001, 10110100, 00001111

Color Schemes with #b9b40f

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Alternatives to #b9b40f

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#b9b40f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b40f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b40f;}
.background {background-color:#b9b40f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b40f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b40f

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, #040300 is the darkest color, while #fefdf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b40f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #c1bb07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b40f 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a685 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b319 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dfaa28 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b315 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1ae1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3ae7a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population