#b9838e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9838e is composed of 72.5% red, 51.4% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 23.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 347.8 degrees, a saturation of 27.8% and a lightness of 62%. #b9838e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73071d. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 51
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 29
    • Y 23
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9838e color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9838e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9838e has RGB values of R:185, G:131, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.29, Y:0.23, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12157838.

Hex triplet b9838e #b9838e
RGB Decimal 185, 131, 142 rgb(185,131,142)
RGB Percent 72.5, 51.4, 55.7 rgb(72.5%,51.4%,55.7%)
CMYK 0, 29, 23, 27
HSL 347.8°, 27.8, 62 hsl(347.8,27.8%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.8°, 29.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 60.339, 22.396, 2.42
XYZ 33.006, 28.501, 29.352
xyY 0.363, 0.314, 28.501
CIE-LCH 60.339, 22.527, 6.167
CIE-LUV 60.339, 33.592, -0.586
Hunter-Lab 53.387, 16.931, 4.772
Binary 10111001, 10000011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #b9838e

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Alternatives to #b9838e

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#b9838e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9838e

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.text {color:#b9838e;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9838e

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 #b9838e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3999b is the less saturated color, while #fc4066 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9838e 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
  • #98969a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a79291 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bc8993 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a48f96 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad8c90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb8791 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population