#b9b97a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b97a is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 47.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 34.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 31% and a lightness of 60.2%. #b9b97a color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff4 with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 34
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b97a color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b97a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b97a has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:122 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.34, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171642.

Hex triplet b9b97a #b9b97a
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 122 rgb(185,185,122)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 47.8 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,47.8%)
CMYK 0, 0, 34, 27
HSL 60°, 31, 60.2 hsl(60,31%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 34.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.816, -9.749, 32.032
XYZ 40.869, 46.418, 25.218
xyY 0.363, 0.413, 46.418
CIE-LCH 73.816, 33.483, 106.928
CIE-LUV 73.816, 3.156, 43.803
Hunter-Lab 68.131, -12.153, 25.746
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 01111010

Color Schemes with #b9b97a

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Alternatives to #b9b97a

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#b9b97a Preview

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.text {color:#b9b97a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9b97a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b97a

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, #080804 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b97a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9a99 is the less saturated color, while #f7f73c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b97a 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b3a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b97f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dbb184 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b97d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ceb480 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0b6a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population