#b9c417 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c417 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.3% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 63.8 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b9c417 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #738900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 77
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#b9c417 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c417 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c417 has RGB values of R:185, G:196, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12174359.

Hex triplet b9c417 #b9c417
RGB Decimal 185, 196, 23 rgb(185,196,23)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.9, 9 rgb(72.5%,76.9%,9%)
CMYK 6, 0, 88, 23
HSL 63.8°, 79, 42.9 hsl(63.8,79%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.8°, 88.3, 76.9
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 75.981, -22.081, 73.678
XYZ 39.902, 49.856, 8.332
xyY 0.407, 0.508, 49.856
CIE-LCH 75.981, 76.916, 106.683
CIE-LUV 75.981, -1.44, 82.728
Hunter-Lab 70.609, -22.693, 42.43
Binary 10111001, 11000100, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b9c417

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Alternatives to #b9c417

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#b9c417 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c417

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c417;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9c417

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, #030300 is the darkest color, while #fcfdf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c417

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f706b is the less saturated color, while #c8d506 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c417 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
  • #adadad Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afb28f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5bf20 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #edb531 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbb9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc01d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #daba27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bd87 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population