#b8b979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8b979 is composed of 72.2% red, 72.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60.9 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b8b979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #717300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 72
    • G 73
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b8b979 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b8b979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8b979 has RGB values of R:184, G:185, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12106105.

Hex triplet b8b979 #b8b979
RGB Decimal 184, 185, 121 rgb(184,185,121)
RGB Percent 72.2, 72.5, 47.5 rgb(72.2%,72.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 1, 0, 35, 27
HSL 60.9°, 31.4, 60 hsl(60.9,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 60.9°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.72, -10.268, 32.414
XYZ 40.567, 46.269, 24.882
xyY 0.363, 0.414, 46.269
CIE-LCH 73.72, 34.002, 107.576
CIE-LUV 73.72, 2.564, 44.316
Hunter-Lab 68.021, -12.583, 25.927
Binary 10111000, 10111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b8b979

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Alternatives to #b8b979

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#b8b979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8b979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8b979;}
.background {background-color:#b8b979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8b979;}

Shades and Tints of #b8b979

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, #080804 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8b979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9a98 is the less saturated color, while #f5f83a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8b979 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
  • #b1b1b1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b2b3a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b87e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dbb183 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b87c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ceb47f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0b6a6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population