#b9c97f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c97f is composed of 72.5% red, 78.8% green and 49.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 36.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 73 degrees, a saturation of 40.7% and a lightness of 64.3%. #b9c97f color hex could be obtained by blending #fffffe with #739300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 50
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 37
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9c97f color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9c97f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c97f has RGB values of R:185, G:201, B:127 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.37, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12175743.

Hex triplet b9c97f #b9c97f
RGB Decimal 185, 201, 127 rgb(185,201,127)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.8, 49.8 rgb(72.5%,78.8%,49.8%)
CMYK 8, 0, 37, 21
HSL 73°, 40.7, 64.3 hsl(73,40.7%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 73°, 36.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.24, -17.305, 35.191
XYZ 44.724, 53.62, 28.071
xyY 0.354, 0.424, 53.62
CIE-LCH 78.24, 39.216, 116.185
CIE-LUV 78.24, -6.25, 49.601
Hunter-Lab 73.226, -19.122, 28.529
Binary 10111001, 11001001, 01111111

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Shades and Tints of #b9c97f

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, #090a04 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c97f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a5a6a2 is the less saturated color, while #d5fa4e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c97f 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
  • #bcbcbc Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbfb0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5c482 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e9bc8a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cac681 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7c186 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2c4b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population