#b9740b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9740b is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 36.2 degrees, a saturation of 88.8% and a lightness of 38.4%. #b9740b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe816 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 94
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9740b color description : Strong orange.

#b9740b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9740b has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.94, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153867.

Hex triplet b9740b #b9740b
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 11 rgb(185,116,11)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 4.3 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 37, 94, 27
HSL 36.2°, 88.8, 38.4 hsl(36.2,88.8%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 36.2°, 94.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 54.898, 20.282, 59.645
XYZ 26.314, 22.831, 3.338
xyY 0.501, 0.435, 22.831
CIE-LCH 54.898, 62.999, 71.22
CIE-LUV 54.898, 57.117, 52.899
Hunter-Lab 47.782, 14.684, 29.306
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00001011

Color Schemes with #b9740b

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Alternatives to #b9740b

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#b9740b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9740b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9740b;}
.background {background-color:#b9740b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9740b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9740b

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, #120c01 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9740b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66635e is the less saturated color, while #c17603 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9740b 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
  • #9a8a1c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac830c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1737a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a58215 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b17d0c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7352 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population