#b9970e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9970e is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 5.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 92.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 85.9% and a lightness of 39%. #b9970e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1c with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 92
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9970e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9970e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9970e has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:14 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.92, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162830.

Hex triplet b9970e #b9970e
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 14 rgb(185,151,14)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 5.5 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,5.5%)
CMYK 0, 18, 92, 27
HSL 48.1°, 85.9, 39 hsl(48.1,85.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 92.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 63.738, 1.044, 65.651
XYZ 31.154, 32.481, 5.044
xyY 0.454, 0.473, 32.481
CIE-LCH 63.738, 65.659, 89.089
CIE-LUV 63.738, 29.617, 65.963
Hunter-Lab 56.992, -2.16, 34.647
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00001110

Color Schemes with #b9970e

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Alternatives to #b9970e

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#b9970e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9970e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9970e;}
.background {background-color:#b9970e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9970e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9970e

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, #030200 is the darkest color, while #fefbef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9970e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656462 is the less saturated color, while #c19c06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9970e 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
  • #9a9378 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b29f1b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7971f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59c16 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29718 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09368 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population