#b9bc9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bc9f is composed of 72.5% red, 73.7% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 15.4% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 66.2 degrees, a saturation of 17.8% and a lightness of 68%. #b9bc9f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73793f. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 74
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 15
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b9bc9f color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9bc9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bc9f has RGB values of R:185, G:188, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.15, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12172447.

Hex triplet b9bc9f #b9bc9f
RGB Decimal 185, 188, 159 rgb(185,188,159)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.7, 62.4 rgb(72.5%,73.7%,62.4%)
CMYK 2, 0, 15, 26
HSL 66.2°, 17.8, 68 hsl(66.2,17.8%,68%)
HSV (or HSB) 66.2°, 15.4, 73.7
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 75.317, -6.093, 14.341
XYZ 44.248, 48.784, 39.884
xyY 0.333, 0.367, 48.784
CIE-LCH 75.317, 15.582, 113.018
CIE-LUV 75.317, -0.226, 21.411
Hunter-Lab 69.846, -9.149, 15.035
Binary 10111001, 10111100, 10011111

Color Schemes with #b9bc9f

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Alternatives to #b9bc9f

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#b9bc9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bc9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bc9f;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9bc9f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bc9f

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, #080806 is the darkest color, while #fcfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bc9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afafac is the less saturated color, while #ebfb60 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bc9f 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
  • #b8b8b8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b8b9b3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6bca2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6b6a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1bca1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cbb8a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfbab8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population