#b9b59f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b59f is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 14.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 50.8 degrees, a saturation of 15.7% and a lightness of 67.5%. #b9b59f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736b3f. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 14
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b59f color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b59f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b59f has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.14, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170655.

Hex triplet b9b59f #b9b59f
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 159 rgb(185,181,159)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 62.4 rgb(72.5%,71%,62.4%)
CMYK 0, 2, 14, 27
HSL 50.8°, 15.7, 67.5 hsl(50.8,15.7%,67.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.8°, 14.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 73.458, -2.389, 11.721
XYZ 42.788, 45.866, 39.398
xyY 0.334, 0.358, 45.866
CIE-LCH 73.458, 11.962, 101.522
CIE-LUV 73.458, 3.593, 17.085
Hunter-Lab 67.724, -5.74, 12.915
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #b9b59f

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Alternatives to #b9b59f

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#b9b59f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b59f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b59f;}
.background {background-color:#b9b59f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b59f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b59f

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, #060604 is the darkest color, while #fbfbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b59f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acacac is the less saturated color, while #f9e15f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b59f 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b5b4b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0b7a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0b2a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdb6a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7b3a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb4b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population