#b9c973 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c973 is composed of 72.5% red, 78.8% green and 45.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 42.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 71.2 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 62%. #b9c973 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe6 with #739300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 43
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9c973 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9c973 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c973 has RGB values of R:185, G:201, B:115 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.43, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12175731.

Hex triplet b9c973 #b9c973
RGB Decimal 185, 201, 115 rgb(185,201,115)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.8, 45.1 rgb(72.5%,78.8%,45.1%)
CMYK 8, 0, 43, 21
HSL 71.2°, 44.3, 62 hsl(71.2,44.3%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 71.2°, 42.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.067, -18.705, 41.046
XYZ 43.988, 53.325, 24.194
xyY 0.362, 0.439, 53.325
CIE-LCH 78.067, 45.107, 114.5
CIE-LUV 78.067, -5.934, 56.168
Hunter-Lab 73.024, -20.268, 31.473
Binary 10111001, 11001001, 01110011

Color Schemes with #b9c973

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Alternatives to #b9c973

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#b9c973 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c973

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c973;}
.background {background-color:#b9c973;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c973;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c973

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, #010201 is the darkest color, while #f9faf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c973

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a498 is the less saturated color, while #dafd3f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c973 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
  • #bababa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #babdac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d6c477 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ebbc7f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc575 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8c07a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2c4ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population