#b9742a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9742a is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 31 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9742a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe854 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9742a color description : Strong orange.

#b9742a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9742a has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153898.

Hex triplet b9742a #b9742a
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 42 rgb(185,116,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 37, 77, 27
HSL 31°, 63, 44.5 hsl(31,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 31°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 55.046, 21.114, 49.837
XYZ 26.672, 22.974, 5.22
xyY 0.486, 0.419, 22.974
CIE-LCH 55.046, 54.125, 67.039
CIE-LUV 55.046, 55.727, 47.246
Hunter-Lab 47.931, 15.447, 27.095
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9742a

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Alternatives to #b9742a

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#b9742a Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b9742a

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, #090602 is the darkest color, while #fdfbf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9742a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737270 is the less saturated color, while #dc7507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9742a 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8b7e6f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #998a39 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ab8331 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0747b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48233 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b07e2e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be745e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population