#bb9a1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9a1b is composed of 73.3% red, 60.4% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 47.6 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb9a1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #773500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9a1b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9a1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9a1b has RGB values of R:187, G:154, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294683.

Hex triplet bb9a1b #bb9a1b
RGB Decimal 187, 154, 27 rgb(187,154,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.4, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,60.4%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 86, 27
HSL 47.6°, 74.8, 42 hsl(47.6,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.6°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.769, 0.588, 63.772
XYZ 32.247, 33.757, 5.854
xyY 0.449, 0.47, 33.757
CIE-LCH 64.769, 63.774, 89.472
CIE-LUV 64.769, 28.704, 65.615
Hunter-Lab 58.1, -2.603, 34.696
Binary 10111011, 10011010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb9a1b

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Alternatives to #bb9a1b

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#bb9a1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9a1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9a1b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9a1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9a1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9a1b

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 #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9a1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716e65 is the less saturated color, while #d4a902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9a1b 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
  • #b5a227 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca9a2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b79f23 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c49a24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2966f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population