#b8972b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8972b is composed of 72.2% red, 59.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 46 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b8972b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #712f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 72
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 77
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8972b color description : Strong yellow.

#b8972b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8972b has RGB values of R:184, G:151, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.77, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12097323.

Hex triplet b8972b #b8972b
RGB Decimal 184, 151, 43 rgb(184,151,43)
RGB Percent 72.2, 59.2, 16.9 rgb(72.2%,59.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 18, 77, 28
HSL 46°, 62.1, 44.5 hsl(46,62.1%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 46°, 76.6, 72.2
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.753, 1.406, 57.725
XYZ 31.27, 32.499, 6.911
xyY 0.442, 0.46, 32.499
CIE-LCH 63.753, 57.742, 88.605
CIE-LUV 63.753, 28.186, 61.187
Hunter-Lab 57.008, -1.853, 32.718
Binary 10111000, 10010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b8972b

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Alternatives to #b8972b

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#b8972b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b8972b

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, #090702 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8972b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727271 is the less saturated color, while #dbaa08 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8972b 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c9580 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b29f36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c59838 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b49c32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c09733 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf9473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population