#b9491c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9491c is composed of 72.5% red, 28.6% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 60.5% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 17.2 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9491c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9238 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 73
    • G 29
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 61
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9491c color description : Strong orange.

#b9491c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9491c has RGB values of R:185, G:73, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.61, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12142876.

Hex triplet b9491c #b9491c
RGB Decimal 185, 73, 28 rgb(185,73,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 28.6, 11 rgb(72.5%,28.6%,11%)
CMYK 0, 61, 85, 27
HSL 17.2°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(17.2,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 17.2°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 45.86, 43.125, 47.372
XYZ 22.601, 15.166, 2.836
xyY 0.557, 0.374, 15.166
CIE-LCH 45.86, 64.062, 47.687
CIE-LUV 45.86, 90.474, 35.464
Hunter-Lab 38.943, 35.443, 22.943
Binary 10111001, 01001001, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9491c

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Alternatives to #b9491c

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#b9491c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9491c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9491c;}
.background {background-color:#b9491c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9491c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9491c

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, #0f0602 is the darkest color, while #fffdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9491c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6866 is the less saturated color, while #d23f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9491c 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
  • #656565 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #765f56 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #817430 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #906e1b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be4d52 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #956429 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9f601b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc4c3e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population