#bb9f16 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9f16 is composed of 73.3% red, 62.4% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 49.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bb9f16 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #773f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 62
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9f16 color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9f16 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9f16 has RGB values of R:187, G:159, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295958.

Hex triplet bb9f16 #bb9f16
RGB Decimal 187, 159, 22 rgb(187,159,22)
RGB Percent 73.3, 62.4, 8.6 rgb(73.3%,62.4%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 15, 88, 27
HSL 49.8°, 78.9, 41 hsl(49.8,78.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.8°, 88.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 66.075, -2.217, 66.016
XYZ 33.037, 35.42, 5.856
xyY 0.445, 0.477, 35.42
CIE-LCH 66.075, 66.053, 91.924
CIE-LUV 66.075, 25.128, 68.276
Hunter-Lab 59.515, -5.065, 35.827
Binary 10111011, 10011111, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bb9f16

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Alternatives to #bb9f16

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#bb9f16 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9f16

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.text {color:#bb9f16;}
.background {background-color:#bb9f16;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb9f16

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, #0b0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9f16

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a66 is the less saturated color, while #cbaa06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9f16 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
  • #9f997e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9a522 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ce9d27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c799a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a31e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79e20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39b70 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population