#bb9d1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9d1b is composed of 73.3% red, 61.6% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48.8 degrees, a saturation of 74.8% and a lightness of 42%. #bb9d1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #773b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 62
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9d1b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9d1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9d1b has RGB values of R:187, G:157, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295451.

Hex triplet bb9d1b #bb9d1b
RGB Decimal 187, 157, 27 rgb(187,157,27)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.6, 10.6 rgb(73.3%,61.6%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 16, 86, 27
HSL 48.8°, 74.8, 42 hsl(48.8,74.8%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.8°, 85.6, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.561, -1.027, 64.425
XYZ 32.749, 34.759, 6.021
xyY 0.445, 0.473, 34.759
CIE-LCH 65.561, 64.434, 90.914
CIE-LUV 65.561, 26.5, 66.805
Hunter-Lab 58.957, -4.023, 35.215
Binary 10111011, 10011101, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bb9d1b

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Alternatives to #bb9d1b

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#bb9d1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9d1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9d1b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9d1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9d1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9d1b

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 #bb9d1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f65 is the less saturated color, while #d4ac02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9d1b 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
  • #b7a427 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9c2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c797a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a122 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69c25 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29971 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population