#b9bc8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bc8e is composed of 72.5% red, 73.7% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 24.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 63.9 degrees, a saturation of 25.6% and a lightness of 64.7%. #b9bc8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73791d. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 74
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 24
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b9bc8e color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9bc8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bc8e has RGB values of R:185, G:188, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.24, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12172430.

Hex triplet b9bc8e #b9bc8e
RGB Decimal 185, 188, 142 rgb(185,188,142)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.7, 55.7 rgb(72.5%,73.7%,55.7%)
CMYK 2, 0, 24, 26
HSL 63.9°, 25.6, 64.7 hsl(63.9,25.6%,64.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.9°, 24.5, 73.7
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.972, -8.665, 22.994
XYZ 42.872, 48.234, 32.641
xyY 0.346, 0.39, 48.234
CIE-LCH 74.972, 24.573, 110.648
CIE-LUV 74.972, 0.559, 33.063
Hunter-Lab 69.451, -11.349, 20.75
Binary 10111001, 10111100, 10001110

Color Schemes with #b9bc8e

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Alternatives to #b9bc8e

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#b9bc8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bc8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bc8e;}
.background {background-color:#b9bc8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bc8e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bc8e

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, #0a0a06 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bc8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a7a3 is the less saturated color, while #effa50 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bc8e 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b7ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8bb92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dab597 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2bb90 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ceb793 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0b9b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population