#b9740a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9740a is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 3.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 94.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 36.3 degrees, a saturation of 89.7% and a lightness of 38.2%. #b9740a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe814 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 95
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9740a color description : Strong orange.

#b9740a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9740a has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:10 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.95, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153866.

Hex triplet b9740a #b9740a
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 10 rgb(185,116,10)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 3.9 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,3.9%)
CMYK 0, 37, 95, 27
HSL 36.3°, 89.7, 38.2 hsl(36.3,89.7%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 36.3°, 94.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 54.896, 20.269, 59.827
XYZ 26.309, 22.829, 3.308
xyY 0.502, 0.435, 22.829
CIE-LCH 54.896, 63.167, 71.284
CIE-LUV 54.896, 57.139, 52.99
Hunter-Lab 47.78, 14.672, 29.341
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00001010

Color Schemes with #b9740a

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Alternatives to #b9740a

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#b9740a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9740a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9740a;}
.background {background-color:#b9740a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9740a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9740a

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 #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9740a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67635d is the less saturated color, while #c17602 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9740a 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #897b66 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a8a1b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac830a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1737a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a58215 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b17d0a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7351 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population