#b9b720 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b720 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.8% green and 12.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 82.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59.2 degrees, a saturation of 70.5% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b9b720 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff40 with #736f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 83
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b720 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b720 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b720 has RGB values of R:185, G:183, B:32 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.83, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171040.

Hex triplet b9b720 #b9b720
RGB Decimal 185, 183, 32 rgb(185,183,32)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.8, 12.5 rgb(72.5%,71.8%,12.5%)
CMYK 0, 1, 83, 27
HSL 59.2°, 70.5, 42.5 hsl(59.2,70.5%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 59.2°, 82.7, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.419, -15.373, 68.838
XYZ 37.202, 44.286, 7.955
xyY 0.416, 0.495, 44.286
CIE-LCH 72.419, 70.534, 102.589
CIE-LUV 72.419, 6.882, 76.4
Hunter-Lab 66.548, -16.673, 39.496
Binary 10111001, 10110111, 00100000

Color Schemes with #b9b720

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Alternatives to #b9b720

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#b9b720 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b720

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b720;}
.background {background-color:#b9b720;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b720;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b720

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fcfcef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b720

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6e6b is the less saturated color, while #d2cf07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b720 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa98b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb62a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2ad34 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b626 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3b02d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b182 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population