#b9c420 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c420 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.9% green and 12.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 83.7% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 64 degrees, a saturation of 71.9% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9c420 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff40 with #738900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 77
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 84
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#b9c420 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c420 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c420 has RGB values of R:185, G:196, B:32 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.84, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12174368.

Hex triplet b9c420 #b9c420
RGB Decimal 185, 196, 32 rgb(185,196,32)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.9, 12.5 rgb(72.5%,76.9%,12.5%)
CMYK 6, 0, 84, 23
HSL 64°, 71.9, 44.7 hsl(64,71.9%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 64°, 83.7, 76.9
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 76.007, -21.862, 71.867
XYZ 40.008, 49.899, 8.89
xyY 0.405, 0.505, 49.899
CIE-LCH 76.007, 75.119, 106.92
CIE-LUV 76.007, -1.501, 81.601
Hunter-Lab 70.639, -22.521, 41.985
Binary 10111001, 11000100, 00100000

Color Schemes with #b9c420

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Alternatives to #b9c420

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#b9c420 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c420

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c420;}
.background {background-color:#b9c420;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c420;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c420

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, #0a0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c420

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75756f is the less saturated color, while #d0de06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c420 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b0b292 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5bf29 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #edb537 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbbac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc126 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #daba2e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bd8a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population