#bb9c1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9c1b is composed of 73.3% red, 61.2% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb9c1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #773900. 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

#bb9c1b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9c1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9c1b has RGB values of R:187, G:156, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295195.

Hex triplet bb9c1b #bb9c1b
RGB Decimal 187, 156, 27 rgb(187,156,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.2, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,61.2%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 17, 86, 27
HSL 48.4°, 74.8, 42 hsl(48.4,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.4°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.296, -0.49, 64.207
XYZ 32.58, 34.422, 5.965
xyY 0.447, 0.472, 34.422
CIE-LCH 65.296, 64.209, 90.437
CIE-LUV 65.296, 27.232, 66.408
Hunter-Lab 58.67, -3.551, 35.041
Binary 10111011, 10011100, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb9c1b

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Alternatives to #bb9c1b

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#bb9c1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9c1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9c1b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9c1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9c1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9c1b

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 #bb9c1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f65 is the less saturated color, while #d4ab02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9c1b 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e987e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a327 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c796a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a123 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29870 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population