#b9740d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9740d is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 5.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 93% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 35.9 degrees, a saturation of 86.9% and a lightness of 38.8%. #b9740d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe81a with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 93
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9740d color description : Strong orange.

#b9740d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9740d has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:13 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.93, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153869.

Hex triplet b9740d #b9740d
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 13 rgb(185,116,13)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 5.1 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,5.1%)
CMYK 0, 37, 93, 27
HSL 35.9°, 86.9, 38.8 hsl(35.9,86.9%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.9°, 93, 72.5
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 54.903, 20.311, 59.254
XYZ 26.326, 22.836, 3.402
xyY 0.501, 0.434, 22.836
CIE-LCH 54.903, 62.638, 71.08
CIE-LUV 54.903, 57.068, 52.702
Hunter-Lab 47.787, 14.71, 29.23
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00001101

Color Schemes with #b9740d

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Alternatives to #b9740d

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#b9740d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9740d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9740d;}
.background {background-color:#b9740d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9740d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9740d

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fef8ee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9740d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656361 is the less saturated color, while #c17605 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9740d 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
  • #897b67 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a8a1d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ac8310 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1737a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a58217 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b17d0f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be7352 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population