#b9bb3b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bb3b is composed of 72.5% red, 73.3% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 68.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 60.9 degrees, a saturation of 52% and a lightness of 48.2%. #b9bb3b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff76 with #737700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9bb3b color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9bb3b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bb3b has RGB values of R:185, G:187, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12172091.

Hex triplet b9bb3b #b9bb3b
RGB Decimal 185, 187, 59 rgb(185,187,59)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.3, 23.1 rgb(72.5%,73.3%,23.1%)
CMYK 1, 0, 68, 27
HSL 60.9°, 52, 48.2 hsl(60.9,52%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 60.9°, 68.4, 73.3
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.657, -16.284, 61.382
XYZ 38.567, 46.171, 11.018
xyY 0.403, 0.482, 46.171
CIE-LCH 73.657, 63.505, 104.858
CIE-LUV 73.657, 3.862, 72.228
Hunter-Lab 67.949, -17.597, 37.951
Binary 10111001, 10111011, 00111011

Color Schemes with #b9bb3b

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Alternatives to #b9bb3b

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#b9bb3b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bb3b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bb3b;}
.background {background-color:#b9bb3b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bb3b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bb3b

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 #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bb3b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828274 is the less saturated color, while #f0f402 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bb3b 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afaf95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cdb943 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e4b04b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6b940 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4b445 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b58f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population