#b9b56b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b56b is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 42.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.9 degrees, a saturation of 35.8% and a lightness of 57.3%. #b9b56b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd6 with #736b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b56b color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b56b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b56b has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170603.

Hex triplet b9b56b #b9b56b
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 107 rgb(185,181,107)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 42 rgb(72.5%,71%,42%)
CMYK 0, 2, 42, 27
HSL 56.9°, 35.8, 57.3 hsl(56.9,35.8%,57.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.9°, 42.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 72.511, -9.381, 38.126
XYZ 39.185, 44.424, 20.42
xyY 0.377, 0.427, 44.424
CIE-LCH 72.511, 39.263, 103.824
CIE-LUV 72.511, 6.19, 50.026
Hunter-Lab 66.651, -11.698, 28.492
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 01101011

Color Schemes with #b9b56b

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Alternatives to #b9b56b

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#b9b56b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b56b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9b56b

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 #b9b56b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97978d is the less saturated color, while #fcf128 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b56b 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b0afa1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b571 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9ae76 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b56f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cdb072 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b19e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population