#bb9c16 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9c16 is composed of 73.3% red, 61.2% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bb9c16 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #773900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9c16 color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9c16 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9c16 has RGB values of R:187, G:156, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295190.

Hex triplet bb9c16 #bb9c16
RGB Decimal 187, 156, 22 rgb(187,156,22)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.2, 8.6 rgb(73.3%,61.2%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 17, 88, 27
HSL 48.7°, 78.9, 41 hsl(48.7,78.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.7°, 88.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.28, -0.608, 65.382
XYZ 32.527, 34.401, 5.686
xyY 0.448, 0.474, 34.401
CIE-LCH 65.28, 65.385, 90.533
CIE-LUV 65.28, 27.324, 67.096
Hunter-Lab 58.652, -3.65, 35.309
Binary 10111011, 10011100, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bb9c16

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Alternatives to #bb9c16

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#bb9c16 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9c16

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9c16;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb9c16

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, #0b0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9c16

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a66 is the less saturated color, while #cba606 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9c16 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
  • #9d977c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a322 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c796a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a01e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2986e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population