#b9720b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9720b is composed of 72.5% red, 44.7% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 35.5 degrees, a saturation of 88.8% and a lightness of 38.4%. #b9720b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe416 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 38
    • Y 94
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9720b color description : Strong orange.

#b9720b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9720b has RGB values of R:185, G:114, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.38, Y:0.94, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153355.

Hex triplet b9720b #b9720b
RGB Decimal 185, 114, 11 rgb(185,114,11)
RGB Percent 72.5, 44.7, 4.3 rgb(72.5%,44.7%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 38, 94, 27
HSL 35.5°, 88.8, 38.4 hsl(35.5,88.8%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.5°, 94.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 54.423, 21.387, 59.305
XYZ 26.086, 22.375, 3.262
xyY 0.504, 0.433, 22.375
CIE-LCH 54.423, 63.043, 70.17
CIE-LUV 54.423, 58.747, 52.163
Hunter-Lab 47.302, 15.659, 29.023
Binary 10111001, 01110010, 00001011

Color Schemes with #b9720b

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Alternatives to #b9720b

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#b9720b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9720b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9720b;}
.background {background-color:#b9720b;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9720b

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, #120b01 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9720b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66635e is the less saturated color, while #c17303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9720b 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #877965 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99881c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ab820b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c17178 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48016 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b07c0b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7150 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population