#b9b923 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b923 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 13.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 81.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b9b923 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff46 with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 14
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 81
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b923 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b923 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b923 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:35 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.81, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171555.

Hex triplet b9b923 #b9b923
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 35 rgb(185,185,35)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 13.7 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,13.7%)
CMYK 0, 0, 81, 27
HSL 60°, 68.2, 43.1 hsl(60,68.2%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 81.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.98, -16.295, 68.551
XYZ 37.66, 45.134, 8.318
xyY 0.413, 0.495, 45.134
CIE-LCH 72.98, 70.462, 103.371
CIE-LUV 72.98, 5.532, 76.725
Hunter-Lab 67.182, -17.507, 39.687
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 00100011

Color Schemes with #b9b923

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Alternatives to #b9b923

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#b9b923 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b923

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b923;}
.background {background-color:#b9b923;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b923;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b923

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, #040401 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b923

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757567 is the less saturated color, while #dbdb01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b923 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
  • #abab8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb72d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ae37 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9b0bc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5b829 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4b22f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b384 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population