#bb9d2c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9d2c is composed of 73.3% red, 61.6% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 76.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 47.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #bb9d2c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 with #773b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 62
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9d2c color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9d2c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9d2c has RGB values of R:187, G:157, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295468.

Hex triplet bb9d2c #bb9d2c
RGB Decimal 187, 157, 44 rgb(187,157,44)
RGB Percent 73.3, 61.6, 17.3 rgb(73.3%,61.6%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 16, 76, 27
HSL 47.4°, 61.9, 45.3 hsl(47.4,61.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.4°, 76.5, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.641, -0.46, 59.24
XYZ 33.006, 34.862, 7.373
xyY 0.439, 0.463, 34.862
CIE-LCH 65.641, 59.242, 90.445
CIE-LUV 65.641, 26.07, 63.527
Hunter-Lab 59.044, -3.546, 33.927
Binary 10111011, 10011101, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bb9d2c

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Alternatives to #bb9d2c

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#bb9d2c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9d2c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9d2c;}
.background {background-color:#bb9d2c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9d2c;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9d2c

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9d2c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747473 is the less saturated color, while #dfb208 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9d2c 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a09a83 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a437 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9c39 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c798a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a133 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59c34 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29977 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population