#b9959d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9959d is composed of 72.5% red, 58.4% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 15.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 346.7 degrees, a saturation of 20.5% and a lightness of 65.5%. #b9959d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732b3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 58
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9959d color description : Grayish red.

#b9959d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9959d has RGB values of R:185, G:149, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162461.

Hex triplet b9959d #b9959d
RGB Decimal 185, 149, 157 rgb(185,149,157)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.4, 61.6 rgb(72.5%,58.4%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 19, 15, 27
HSL 346.7°, 20.5, 65.5 hsl(346.7,20.5%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.7°, 19.5, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.156, 14.745, 0.907
XYZ 36.84, 34.244, 36.566
xyY 0.342, 0.318, 34.244
CIE-LCH 65.156, 14.773, 3.522
CIE-LUV 65.156, 21.485, -1.28
Hunter-Lab 58.519, 9.966, 3.916
Binary 10111001, 10010101, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b9959d

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Alternatives to #b9959d

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#b9959d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9959d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9959d;}
.background {background-color:#b9959d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9959d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9959d

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f7f4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9959d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aba3a5 is the less saturated color, while #fd5177 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9959d 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a69fa0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a2a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b29ea0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9da2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b59a9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb98a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population