#b9b609 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b609 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.4% green and 3.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 95.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59 degrees, a saturation of 90.7% and a lightness of 38%. #b9b609 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff12 with #736d00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 95
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b609 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b609 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b609 has RGB values of R:185, G:182, B:9 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.95, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170761.

Hex triplet b9b609 #b9b609
RGB Decimal 185, 182, 9 rgb(185,182,9)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.4, 3.5 rgb(72.5%,71.4%,3.5%)
CMYK 0, 2, 95, 27
HSL 59°, 90.7, 38 hsl(59,90.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 59°, 95.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.088, -15.317, 72.631
XYZ 36.785, 43.791, 6.773
xyY 0.421, 0.501, 43.791
CIE-LCH 72.088, 74.228, 101.909
CIE-LUV 72.088, 7.73, 78.415
Hunter-Lab 66.175, -16.581, 40.254
Binary 10111001, 10110110, 00001001

Color Schemes with #b9b609

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Alternatives to #b9b609

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#b9b609 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b609

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b609;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9b609

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, #111001 is the darkest color, while #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b609

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67675b is the less saturated color, while #c0bd02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b609 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
  • #a7a784 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab513 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ac25 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b50f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2af1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b079 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population