#b7b717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b7b717 is composed of 71.8% red, 71.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 87.4% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 77.7% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b7b717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #6f6f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 72
    • G 72
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 87
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b7b717 color description : Strong yellow.

#b7b717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b7b717 has RGB values of R:183, G:183, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.87, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12039959.

Hex triplet b7b717 #b7b717
RGB Decimal 183, 183, 23 rgb(183,183,23)
RGB Percent 71.8, 71.8, 9 rgb(71.8%,71.8%,9%)
CMYK 0, 0, 87, 28
HSL 60°, 77.7, 40.4 hsl(60,77.7%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 87.4, 71.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.226, -16.468, 70.592
XYZ 36.617, 43.997, 7.374
xyY 0.416, 0.5, 43.997
CIE-LCH 72.226, 72.487, 103.132
CIE-LUV 72.226, 5.593, 77.581
Hunter-Lab 66.33, -17.539, 39.84
Binary 10110111, 10110111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b7b717

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Alternatives to #b7b717

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#b7b717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b7b717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b7b717;}
.background {background-color:#b7b717;}
.border {border:1px solid #b7b717;}

Shades and Tints of #b7b717

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, #090901 is the darkest color, while #fefef6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b7b717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686866 is the less saturated color, while #c7c707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b7b717 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
  • #a9a989 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb521 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ac2e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b61d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2b025 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b17f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population