#b9b512 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b512 is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 7.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 90.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 58.6 degrees, a saturation of 82.3% and a lightness of 39.8%. #b9b512 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff24 with #736b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 7
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 90
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b512 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b512 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b512 has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:18 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.9, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170514.

Hex triplet b9b512 #b9b512
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 18 rgb(185,181,18)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 7.1 rgb(72.5%,71%,7.1%)
CMYK 0, 2, 90, 27
HSL 58.6°, 82.3, 39.8 hsl(58.6,82.3%,39.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.6°, 90.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 71.83, -14.68, 71.233
XYZ 36.641, 43.406, 7.02
xyY 0.421, 0.499, 43.406
CIE-LCH 71.83, 72.73, 101.645
CIE-LUV 71.83, 8.345, 77.335
Hunter-Lab 65.884, -16.024, 39.801
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 00010010

Color Schemes with #b9b512

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Alternatives to #b9b512

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#b9b512 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b512

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b512;}
.background {background-color:#b9b512;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b512;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b512

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, #060601 is the darkest color, while #fefef3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b512

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6b60 is the less saturated color, while #c9c402 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b512 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
  • #a8a787 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b41c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e0ab2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b418 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2ae21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3af7c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population