#bbb973 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb973 is composed of 73.3% red, 72.5% green and 45.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 38.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 58.3 degrees, a saturation of 34.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #bbb973 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe6 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

#bbb973 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#bbb973 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb973 has RGB values of R:187, G:185, B:115 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.39, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12302707.

Hex triplet bbb973 #bbb973
RGB Decimal 187, 185, 115 rgb(187,185,115)
RGB Percent 73.3, 72.5, 45.1 rgb(73.3%,72.5%,45.1%)
CMYK 0, 1, 39, 27
HSL 58.3°, 34.6, 59.2 hsl(58.3,34.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.3°, 38.5, 73.3
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.869, -9.772, 35.771
XYZ 40.937, 46.501, 23.038
xyY 0.371, 0.421, 46.501
CIE-LCH 73.869, 37.082, 105.28
CIE-LUV 73.869, 4.73, 47.918
Hunter-Lab 68.192, -12.179, 27.704
Binary 10111011, 10111001, 01110011

Color Schemes with #bbb973

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Alternatives to #bbb973

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#bbb973 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb973

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb973;}
.background {background-color:#bbb973;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbb973;}

Shades and Tints of #bbb973

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, #050503 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb973

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b9b93 is the less saturated color, while #fbf533 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb973 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
  • #c9b979 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ddb17d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b976 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0b479 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b5a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population