#bb9b1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9b1b is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb9b1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #773700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9b1b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9b1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9b1b has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294939.

Hex triplet bb9b1b #bb9b1b
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 27 rgb(187,155,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 17, 86, 27
HSL 48°, 74.8, 42 hsl(48,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 48°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.032, 0.049, 63.989
XYZ 32.413, 34.088, 5.909
xyY 0.448, 0.471, 34.088
CIE-LCH 65.032, 63.989, 89.956
CIE-LUV 65.032, 27.967, 66.011
Hunter-Lab 58.385, -3.077, 34.869
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb9b1b

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Alternatives to #bb9b1b

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#bb9b1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9b1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9b1b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9b1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9b1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9b1b

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 #bb9b1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f65 is the less saturated color, while #d4aa02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9b1b 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
  • #9d977d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a327 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca9b2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c795a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a023 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2976f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population