#bbbb16 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbbb16 is composed of 73.3% red, 73.3% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bbbb16 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #777700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

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

#bbbb16 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbbb16 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbbb16 has RGB values of R:187, G:187, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12303126.

Hex triplet bbbb16 #bbbb16
RGB Decimal 187, 187, 22 rgb(187,187,22)
RGB Percent 73.3, 73.3, 8.6 rgb(73.3%,73.3%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 0, 88, 27
HSL 60°, 78.9, 41 hsl(60,78.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 88.2, 73.3
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 73.652, -16.772, 72.058
XYZ 38.409, 46.164, 7.646
xyY 0.416, 0.501, 46.164
CIE-LCH 73.652, 73.984, 103.103
CIE-LUV 73.652, 5.718, 79.311
Hunter-Lab 67.944, -17.996, 40.888
Binary 10111011, 10111011, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bbbb16

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Alternatives to #bbbb16

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#bbbb16 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbbb16

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbbb16;}
.background {background-color:#bbbb16;}
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Shades and Tints of #bbbb16

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 #bbbb16

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6b66 is the less saturated color, while #cbcb06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbbb16 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #acac8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cfb920 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e6af2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c7b91c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d6b325 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5b581 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population