#b9851c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9851c is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 40.1 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9851c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9851c color description : Strong orange.

#b9851c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9851c has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158236.

Hex triplet b9851c #b9851c
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 28 rgb(185,133,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 11 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 28, 85, 27
HSL 40.1°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(40.1,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 40.1°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 59.136, 11.212, 58.71
XYZ 28.605, 27.175, 4.837
xyY 0.472, 0.448, 27.175
CIE-LCH 59.136, 59.771, 79.189
CIE-LUV 59.136, 43.06, 57.095
Hunter-Lab 52.13, 6.723, 30.989
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9851c

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Alternatives to #b9851c

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#b9851c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9851c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9851c;}
.background {background-color:#b9851c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9851c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9851c

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, #0f0b02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9851c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6c66 is the less saturated color, while #d28d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9851c 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
  • #898989 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #938873 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5942a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b88d26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac8e25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b88a22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8362 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population