#b8b317 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8b317 is composed of 72.2% red, 70.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 87.5% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 58.1 degrees, a saturation of 77.8% and a lightness of 40.6%. #b8b317 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #716700. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 72
    • G 70
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 88
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#b8b317 color description : Strong yellow.

#b8b317 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8b317 has RGB values of R:184, G:179, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.88, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 12104471.

Hex triplet b8b317 #b8b317
RGB Decimal 184, 179, 23 rgb(184,179,23)
RGB Percent 72.2, 70.2, 9 rgb(72.2%,70.2%,9%)
CMYK 0, 3, 88, 28
HSL 58.1°, 77.8, 40.6 hsl(58.1,77.8%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.1°, 87.5, 72.2
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 71.21, -13.999, 69.808
XYZ 36.042, 42.493, 7.114
xyY 0.421, 0.496, 42.493
CIE-LCH 71.21, 71.198, 101.34
CIE-LUV 71.21, 8.944, 76.009
Hunter-Lab 65.187, -15.383, 39.16
Binary 10111000, 10110011, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b8b317

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Alternatives to #b8b317

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#b8b317 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8b317

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8b317;}
.background {background-color:#b8b317;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8b317;}

Shades and Tints of #b8b317

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, #0a0901 is the darkest color, while #fefef7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8b317

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686867 is the less saturated color, while #c8c207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8b317 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a687 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b221 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #deaa2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7aab7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b21d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0ad25 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad7c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population