#bbb516 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb516 is composed of 73.3% red, 71% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 57.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bbb516 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #776b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bbb516 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbb516 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb516 has RGB values of R:187, G:181, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12301590.

Hex triplet bbb516 #bbb516
RGB Decimal 187, 181, 22 rgb(187,181,22)
RGB Percent 73.3, 71, 8.6 rgb(73.3%,71%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 3, 88, 27
HSL 57.8°, 78.9, 41 hsl(57.8,78.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.8°, 88.2, 73.3
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.008, -13.73, 70.747
XYZ 37.162, 43.671, 7.231
xyY 0.422, 0.496, 43.671
CIE-LCH 72.008, 72.067, 100.983
CIE-LUV 72.008, 9.712, 76.948
Hunter-Lab 66.084, -15.268, 39.772
Binary 10111011, 10110101, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bbb516

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Alternatives to #bbb516

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#bbb516 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb516

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb516;}
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Shades and Tints of #bbb516

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, #0b0b01 is the darkest color, while #fefef9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb516

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a66 is the less saturated color, while #cbc406 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb516 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a888 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab420 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ab2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #caacb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b41c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3af24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5af7d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population