#b9b951 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b951 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 31.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 56.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 52.2%. #b9b951 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffa2 with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 32
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 56
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b951 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b951 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b951 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:81 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.56, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171601.

Hex triplet b9b951 #b9b951
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 81 rgb(185,185,81)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 31.8 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,31.8%)
CMYK 0, 0, 56, 27
HSL 60°, 42.6, 52.2 hsl(60,42.6%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 56.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.29, -13.828, 51.718
XYZ 38.842, 45.607, 14.541
xyY 0.392, 0.461, 45.607
CIE-LCH 73.29, 53.535, 104.969
CIE-LUV 73.29, 4.61, 63.947
Hunter-Lab 67.533, -15.518, 34.507
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 01010001

Color Schemes with #b9b951

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Alternatives to #b9b951

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#b9b951 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b951

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b951;}
.background {background-color:#b9b951;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b951;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b951

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, #080803 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b951

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8a80 is the less saturated color, while #fbfb0f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b951 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
  • #adadad Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afaf9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb858 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e0af5e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b855 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2b359 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2b496 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population