#bb9e1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9e1c is composed of 73.3% red, 62% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 49.1 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb9e1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #773d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 62
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9e1c color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9e1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9e1c has RGB values of R:187, G:158, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295708.

Hex triplet bb9e1c #bb9e1c
RGB Decimal 187, 158, 28 rgb(187,158,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 62, 11 rgb(73.3%,62%,11%)
CMYK 0, 16, 85, 27
HSL 49.1°, 74, 42.2 hsl(49.1,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.1°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.829, -1.538, 64.391
XYZ 32.93, 35.104, 6.14
xyY 0.444, 0.473, 35.104
CIE-LCH 65.829, 64.41, 91.368
CIE-LUV 65.829, 25.75, 67.051
Hunter-Lab 59.248, -4.474, 35.33
Binary 10111011, 10011110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb9e1c

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Alternatives to #bb9e1c

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#bb9e1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9e1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9e1c;}
.background {background-color:#bb9e1c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9e1c;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9e1c

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, #100e02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9e1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f66 is the less saturated color, while #d4ae03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9e1c 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f997f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a528 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c798a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a223 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69d26 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29a71 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population