#b9856a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9856a is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 41.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 42.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 20.5 degrees, a saturation of 36.1% and a lightness of 57.1%. #b9856a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffd4 with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 43
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9856a color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9856a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9856a has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:106 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.43, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158314.

Hex triplet b9856a #b9856a
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 106 rgb(185,133,106)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 41.6 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,41.6%)
CMYK 0, 28, 43, 27
HSL 20.5°, 36.1, 57.1 hsl(20.5,36.1%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 20.5°, 42.7, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.007, 16.544, 22.448
XYZ 30.997, 28.131, 17.432
xyY 0.405, 0.367, 28.131
CIE-LCH 60.007, 27.886, 53.61
CIE-LUV 60.007, 37.094, 25.551
Hunter-Lab 53.039, 11.499, 17.641
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01101010

Color Schemes with #b9856a

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Alternatives to #b9856a

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#b9856a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9856a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9856a;}
.background {background-color:#b9856a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9856a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9856a

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, #0b0705 is the darkest color, while #fefdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9856a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97908c is the less saturated color, while #fc7027 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9856a 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #998f89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a09676 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b09070 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf8790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a98f71 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b38c6e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8682 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population