#b9856d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9856d is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 42.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 41.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 18.9 degrees, a saturation of 35.2% and a lightness of 57.6%. #b9856d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffda with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 43
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 41
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9856d color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#b9856d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9856d has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:109 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.41, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158317.

Hex triplet b9856d #b9856d
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 109 rgb(185,133,109)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 42.7 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,42.7%)
CMYK 0, 28, 41, 27
HSL 18.9°, 35.2, 57.6 hsl(18.9,35.2%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 18.9°, 41.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.064, 16.884, 20.837
XYZ 31.156, 28.195, 18.268
xyY 0.401, 0.363, 28.195
CIE-LCH 60.064, 26.819, 50.982
CIE-LUV 60.064, 36.741, 23.669
Hunter-Lab 53.099, 11.811, 16.771
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01101101

Color Schemes with #b9856d

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Alternatives to #b9856d

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#b9856d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9856d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9856d;}
.background {background-color:#b9856d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9856d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9856d

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, #0d0806 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9856d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #98918e is the less saturated color, while #fb6d2b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9856d 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a8f8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9f9679 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b09073 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf8790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a88f74 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b38c70 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd8683 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population