#bbb972 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb972 is composed of 73.3% red, 72.5% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 39% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 58.4 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 59%. #bbb972 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe4 with #777300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 39
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bbb972 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#bbb972 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb972 has RGB values of R:187, G:185, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.39, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12302706.

Hex triplet bbb972 #bbb972
RGB Decimal 187, 185, 114 rgb(187,185,114)
RGB Percent 73.3, 72.5, 44.7 rgb(73.3%,72.5%,44.7%)
CMYK 0, 1, 39, 27
HSL 58.4°, 34.9, 59 hsl(58.4,34.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.4°, 39, 73.3
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.855, -9.885, 36.268
XYZ 40.879, 46.478, 22.736
xyY 0.371, 0.422, 46.478
CIE-LCH 73.855, 37.59, 105.246
CIE-LUV 73.855, 4.771, 48.469
Hunter-Lab 68.175, -12.273, 27.949
Binary 10111011, 10111001, 01110010

Color Schemes with #bbb972

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Alternatives to #bbb972

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#bbb972 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb972

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb972;}
.background {background-color:#bbb972;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbb972;}

Shades and Tints of #bbb972

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, #050502 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb972

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b9b92 is the less saturated color, while #fbf632 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb972 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4b3a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b978 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ddb17c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b975 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0b478 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b5a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population