#b9742b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9742b is composed of 72.5% red, 45.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 30.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9742b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe856 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 73
    • G 45
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 37
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9742b color description : Strong orange.

#b9742b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9742b has RGB values of R:185, G:116, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.37, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12153899.

Hex triplet b9742b #b9742b
RGB Decimal 185, 116, 43 rgb(185,116,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 45.5, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,45.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 37, 77, 27
HSL 30.8°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(30.8,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 30.8°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 55.053, 21.156, 49.409
XYZ 26.69, 22.981, 5.316
xyY 0.485, 0.418, 22.981
CIE-LCH 55.053, 53.748, 66.82
CIE-LUV 55.053, 55.658, 46.965
Hunter-Lab 47.939, 15.486, 26.983
Binary 10111001, 01110100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9742b

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Alternatives to #b9742b

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#b9742b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9742b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9742b;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9742b

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, #0a0602 is the darkest color, while #fefbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9742b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737271 is the less saturated color, while #dc7508 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9742b 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
  • #998a3a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ab8332 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0747b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48234 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b07e2f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be745e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population