#b9c42c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c42c is composed of 72.5% red, 76.9% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 77.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 64.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 47.1%. #b9c42c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #738900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 77
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 78
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#b9c42c color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c42c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c42c has RGB values of R:185, G:196, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.78, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12174380.

Hex triplet b9c42c #b9c42c
RGB Decimal 185, 196, 44 rgb(185,196,44)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.9, 17.3 rgb(72.5%,76.9%,17.3%)
CMYK 6, 0, 78, 23
HSL 64.3°, 63.3, 47.1 hsl(64.3,63.3%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.3°, 77.6, 76.9
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 76.055, -21.463, 68.747
XYZ 40.202, 49.976, 9.911
xyY 0.402, 0.499, 49.976
CIE-LCH 76.055, 72.02, 107.339
CIE-LUV 76.055, -1.614, 79.556
Hunter-Lab 70.694, -22.206, 41.173
Binary 10111001, 11000100, 00101100

Color Schemes with #b9c42c

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Alternatives to #b9c42c

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#b9c42c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c42c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c42c;}
.background {background-color:#b9c42c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c42c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c42c

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, #040401 is the darkest color, while #fcfcf3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c42c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7a76 is the less saturated color, while #d9e907 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c42c 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b1b395 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5bf34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #edb640 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cabac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc131 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dabb38 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population