#bb996d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb996d is composed of 73.3% red, 60% green and 42.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 41.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 33.8 degrees, a saturation of 36.4% and a lightness of 58%. #bb996d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffda with #773300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 43
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb996d color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#bb996d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb996d has RGB values of R:187, G:153, B:109 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294509.

Hex triplet bb996d #bb996d
RGB Decimal 187, 153, 109 rgb(187,153,109)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60, 42.7 rgb(73.3%,60%,42.7%)
CMYK 0, 18, 42, 27
HSL 33.8°, 36.4, 58 hsl(33.8,36.4%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 33.8°, 41.7, 73.3
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 65.32, 6.648, 27.875
XYZ 34.645, 34.453, 19.292
xyY 0.392, 0.39, 34.453
CIE-LCH 65.32, 28.657, 76.585
CIE-LUV 65.32, 25.133, 34.438
Hunter-Lab 58.696, 2.64, 21.6
Binary 10111011, 10011001, 01101101

Color Schemes with #bb996d

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Alternatives to #bb996d

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#bb996d Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb996d;}
.background {background-color:#bb996d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb996d;}

Shades and Tints of #bb996d

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb996d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a958e is the less saturated color, while #fda12b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb996d 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a49d94 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afa376 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c19d74 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c398a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b39f73 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bf9b72 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0988f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population