#bb991c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb991c is composed of 73.3% red, 60% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 47.2 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb991c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #773300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb991c color description : Strong yellow.

#bb991c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb991c has RGB values of R:187, G:153, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294428.

Hex triplet bb991c #bb991c
RGB Decimal 187, 153, 28 rgb(187,153,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60, 11 rgb(73.3%,60%,11%)
CMYK 0, 18, 85, 27
HSL 47.2°, 74, 42.2 hsl(47.2,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.2°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.51, 1.155, 63.294
XYZ 32.095, 33.433, 5.861
xyY 0.45, 0.468, 33.433
CIE-LCH 64.51, 63.304, 88.955
CIE-LUV 64.51, 29.422, 65.064
Hunter-Lab 57.821, -2.106, 34.464
Binary 10111011, 10011001, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb991c

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Alternatives to #bb991c

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#bb991c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb991c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb991c;}
.background {background-color:#bb991c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb991c;}

Shades and Tints of #bb991c

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, #100d02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb991c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716e66 is the less saturated color, while #d4a703 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb991c 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d967d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4a128 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c9992a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6949e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b79e24 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c49925 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2956e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population