#bb9c3b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9c3b is composed of 73.3% red, 61.2% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 68.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 45.5 degrees, a saturation of 52% and a lightness of 48.2%. #bb9c3b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff76 with #773900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 68
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9c3b color description : Moderate yellow.

#bb9c3b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9c3b has RGB values of R:187, G:156, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.68, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295227.

Hex triplet bb9c3b #bb9c3b
RGB Decimal 187, 156, 59 rgb(187,156,59)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.2, 23.1 rgb(73.3%,61.2%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 17, 68, 27
HSL 45.5°, 52, 48.2 hsl(45.5,52%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.5°, 68.4, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.482, 0.814, 53.108
XYZ 33.172, 34.659, 9.08
xyY 0.431, 0.451, 34.659
CIE-LCH 65.482, 53.114, 89.122
CIE-LUV 65.482, 26.232, 58.908
Hunter-Lab 58.872, -2.448, 32.066
Binary 10111011, 10011100, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bb9c3b

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Alternatives to #bb9c3b

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#bb9c3b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9c3b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9c3b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9c3b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9c3b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9c3b

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, #080703 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9c3b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #827f74 is the less saturated color, while #f4b902 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9c3b 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a19a87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5a446 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca9c47 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c697a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7a142 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c49c42 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2997c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population