#bb9c0b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9c0b is composed of 73.3% red, 61.2% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 49.4 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 38.8%. #bb9c0b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff16 with #773900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 94
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9c0b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9c0b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9c0b has RGB values of R:187, G:156, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.94, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295179.

Hex triplet bb9c0b #bb9c0b
RGB Decimal 187, 156, 11 rgb(187,156,11)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.2, 4.3 rgb(73.3%,61.2%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 17, 94, 27
HSL 49.4°, 88.9, 38.8 hsl(49.4,88.9%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.4°, 94.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.253, -0.796, 67.337
XYZ 32.443, 34.367, 5.241
xyY 0.45, 0.477, 34.367
CIE-LCH 65.253, 67.342, 90.677
CIE-LUV 65.253, 27.471, 68.196
Hunter-Lab 58.624, -3.808, 35.736
Binary 10111011, 10011100, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bb9c0b

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Alternatives to #bb9c0b

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#bb9c0b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9c0b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9c0b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9c0b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9c0b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9c0b

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fefbee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9c0b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67665f is the less saturated color, while #c3a103 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9c0b 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
  • #9d9679 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a318 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9b1e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c796a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a013 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2986a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population