#b9b72a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b72a is composed of 72.5% red, 71.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59.2 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9b72a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #736f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b72a color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b72a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b72a has RGB values of R:185, G:183, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171050.

Hex triplet b9b72a #b9b72a
RGB Decimal 185, 183, 42 rgb(185,183,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.8, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,71.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 1, 77, 27
HSL 59.2°, 63, 44.5 hsl(59.2,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 59.2°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.461, -15.039, 66.105
XYZ 37.359, 44.349, 8.783
xyY 0.413, 0.49, 44.349
CIE-LCH 72.461, 67.794, 102.816
CIE-LUV 72.461, 6.748, 74.63
Hunter-Lab 66.595, -16.405, 38.797
Binary 10111001, 10110111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9b72a

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Alternatives to #b9b72a

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#b9b72a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b72a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9b72a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b72a

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, #090902 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b72a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737370 is the less saturated color, while #dcd907 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b72a 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #abab8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb633 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad3c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b630 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2b035 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b186 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population