#b9b969 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b969 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 41.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 43.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 36.4% and a lightness of 56.9%. #b9b969 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd2 with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 41
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 43
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b969 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b969 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b969 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:105 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.43, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171625.

Hex triplet b9b969 #b9b969
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 105 rgb(185,185,105)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 41.2 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,41.2%)
CMYK 0, 0, 43, 27
HSL 60°, 36.4, 56.9 hsl(60,36.4%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 43.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.567, -11.663, 40.458
XYZ 39.906, 46.033, 20.147
xyY 0.376, 0.434, 46.033
CIE-LCH 73.567, 42.106, 106.08
CIE-LUV 73.567, 3.828, 53.109
Hunter-Lab 67.847, -13.744, 29.887
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 01101001

Color Schemes with #b9b969

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Alternatives to #b9b969

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#b9b969 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b969

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b969;}
.background {background-color:#b9b969;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b969;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b969

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, #0a0a05 is the darkest color, while #fefefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b969

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97978b is the less saturated color, while #fdfd25 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b969 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
  • #b0b0b0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b2b2a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b86f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ddb074 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6b3bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b86d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0b370 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b5a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population