#bb972c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb972c is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 44.9 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #bb972c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #772f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb972c color description : Strong orange.

#bb972c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb972c has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12293932.

Hex triplet bb972c #bb972c
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 44 rgb(187,151,44)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 17.3 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 19, 76, 27
HSL 44.9°, 61.9, 45.3 hsl(44.9,61.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 44.9°, 76.5, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.065, 2.784, 57.758
XYZ 32.015, 32.881, 7.043
xyY 0.445, 0.457, 32.881
CIE-LCH 64.065, 57.825, 87.24
CIE-LUV 64.065, 30.438, 61.049
Hunter-Lab 57.342, -0.689, 32.857
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bb972c

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Alternatives to #bb972c

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#bb972c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb972c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb972c;}
.background {background-color:#bb972c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb972c;}

Shades and Tints of #bb972c

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb972c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747473 is the less saturated color, while #dfa908 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb972c 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9681 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a038 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69838 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59d33 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29834 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population