#b9b716 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b716 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.8% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 88.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b9b716 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #736f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b716 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b716 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b716 has RGB values of R:185, G:183, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171030.

Hex triplet b9b716 #b9b716
RGB Decimal 185, 183, 22 rgb(185,183,22)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.8, 8.6 rgb(72.5%,71.8%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 1, 88, 27
HSL 59.3°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(59.3,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 59.3°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.389, -15.62, 70.98
XYZ 37.086, 44.24, 7.345
xyY 0.418, 0.499, 44.24
CIE-LCH 72.389, 72.678, 102.411
CIE-LUV 72.389, 6.981, 77.714
Hunter-Lab 66.513, -16.871, 40.012
Binary 10111001, 10110111, 00010110

Color Schemes with #b9b716

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Alternatives to #b9b716

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#b9b716 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b716

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b716;}
.background {background-color:#b9b716;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b716;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b716

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, #0a0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefef7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b716

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696966 is the less saturated color, while #c9c706 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b716 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a988 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb520 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2ac2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b61c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3b024 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b17e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population