#b9857d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9857d is composed of 72.5% red, 52.2% green and 49% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.1% magenta, 32.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 8 degrees, a saturation of 30% and a lightness of 60.8%. #b9857d color hex could be obtained by blending #fffffa with #730b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 52
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 32
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9857d color description : Slightly desaturated red.

#b9857d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9857d has RGB values of R:185, G:133, B:125 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.32, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158333.

Hex triplet b9857d #b9857d
RGB Decimal 185, 133, 125 rgb(185,133,125)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.2, 49 rgb(72.5%,52.2%,49%)
CMYK 0, 28, 32, 27
HSL 8°, 30, 60.8 hsl(8,30%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 8°, 32.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 60.402, 18.869, 12.228
XYZ 32.097, 28.571, 23.225
xyY 0.383, 0.341, 28.571
CIE-LCH 60.402, 22.484, 32.946
CIE-LUV 60.402, 34.74, 12.975
Hunter-Lab 53.452, 13.643, 11.655
Binary 10111001, 10000101, 01111101

Color Schemes with #b9857d

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Alternatives to #b9857d

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#b9857d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9857d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9857d;}
.background {background-color:#b9857d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9857d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9857d

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, #0a0606 is the darkest color, while #fefdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9857d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a29694 is the less saturated color, while #fe5238 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9857d 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
  • #9b918f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9d9689 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ad9181 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be8992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a79084 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b18d80 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc878a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population