#b8c979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b8c979 is composed of 72.2% red, 78.8% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 39.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 72.7 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 63.1%. #b8c979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #719300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 72
    • G 79
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 40
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b8c979 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b8c979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b8c979 has RGB values of R:184, G:201, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12110201.

Hex triplet b8c979 #b8c979
RGB Decimal 184, 201, 121 rgb(184,201,121)
RGB Percent 72.2, 78.8, 47.5 rgb(72.2%,78.8%,47.5%)
CMYK 8, 0, 40, 21
HSL 72.7°, 42.6, 63.1 hsl(72.7,42.6%,63.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 72.7°, 39.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.078, -18.413, 38.026
XYZ 44.104, 53.344, 26.061
xyY 0.357, 0.432, 53.344
CIE-LCH 78.078, 42.249, 115.837
CIE-LUV 78.078, -6.69, 52.905
Hunter-Lab 73.037, -20.026, 29.97
Binary 10111000, 11001001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b8c979

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Alternatives to #b8c979

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#b8c979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b8c979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b8c979;}
.background {background-color:#b8c979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b8c979;}

Shades and Tints of #b8c979

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, #050602 is the darkest color, while #fbfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b8c979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a59d is the less saturated color, while #d5fc46 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b8c979 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #babeae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5c47d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #eabc84 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7c2cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cac57b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7c080 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1c4b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population