#b9bc2b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bc2b is composed of 72.5% red, 73.7% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 61.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #b9bc2b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #737900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 74
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b9bc2b color description : Strong yellow.

#b9bc2b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bc2b has RGB values of R:185, G:188, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12172331.

Hex triplet b9bc2b #b9bc2b
RGB Decimal 185, 188, 43 rgb(185,188,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.7, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,73.7%,16.9%)
CMYK 2, 0, 77, 26
HSL 61.2°, 62.8, 45.3 hsl(61.2,62.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 61.2°, 77.1, 73.7
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 73.84, -17.526, 67.046
XYZ 38.427, 46.456, 9.228
xyY 0.408, 0.494, 46.456
CIE-LCH 73.84, 69.299, 104.649
CIE-LUV 73.84, 3.48, 76.479
Hunter-Lab 68.158, -18.641, 39.684
Binary 10111001, 10111100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9bc2b

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Alternatives to #b9bc2b

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#b9bc2b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bc2b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bc2b;}
.background {background-color:#b9bc2b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bc2b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bc2b

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, #0c0c03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bc2b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757572 is the less saturated color, while #dbe007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bc2b 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
  • #ababab Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aeae91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cfb934 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e6b03e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9b3bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c7ba31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d5b437 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b689 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population