#b9838b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9838b is composed of 72.5% red, 51.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 24.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 351.1 degrees, a saturation of 27.8% and a lightness of 62%. #b9838b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #730717. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 51
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 29
    • Y 25
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9838b color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9838b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9838b has RGB values of R:185, G:131, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.29, Y:0.25, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12157835.

Hex triplet b9838b #b9838b
RGB Decimal 185, 131, 139 rgb(185,131,139)
RGB Percent 72.5, 51.4, 54.5 rgb(72.5%,51.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 0, 29, 25, 27
HSL 351.1°, 27.8, 62 hsl(351.1,27.8%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.1°, 29.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 60.259, 21.948, 4.024
XYZ 32.784, 28.412, 28.182
xyY 0.367, 0.318, 28.412
CIE-LCH 60.259, 22.314, 10.389
CIE-LUV 60.259, 34.024, 1.677
Hunter-Lab 53.303, 16.505, 5.965
Binary 10111001, 10000011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #b9838b

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Alternatives to #b9838b

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#b9838b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #b9838b

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f9f4f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9838b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3999b is the less saturated color, while #fc405c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9838b 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b9192 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999697 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a8928e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc8992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48f93 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ae8c8d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb868f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population