#b9838d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9838d is composed of 72.5% red, 51.4% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 23.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 348.9 degrees, a saturation of 27.8% and a lightness of 62%. #b9838d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73071b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 51
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 29
    • Y 24
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9838d color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9838d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9838d has RGB values of R:185, G:131, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.29, Y:0.24, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12157837.

Hex triplet b9838d #b9838d
RGB Decimal 185, 131, 141 rgb(185,131,141)
RGB Percent 72.5, 51.4, 55.3 rgb(72.5%,51.4%,55.3%)
CMYK 0, 29, 24, 27
HSL 348.9°, 27.8, 62 hsl(348.9,27.8%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 348.9°, 29.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 60.312, 22.246, 2.954
XYZ 32.931, 28.471, 28.959
xyY 0.364, 0.315, 28.471
CIE-LCH 60.312, 22.441, 7.565
CIE-LUV 60.312, 33.736, 0.171
Hunter-Lab 53.359, 16.787, 5.173
Binary 10111001, 10000011, 10001101

Color Schemes with #b9838d

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Alternatives to #b9838d

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#b9838d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9838d

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.text {color:#b9838d;}
.background {background-color:#b9838d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9838d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9838d

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 #b9838d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3999b is the less saturated color, while #fc4063 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9838d 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
  • #9b9193 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #989699 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a79290 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc8992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48f95 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad8c8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb8790 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population