#b9970f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9970f is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 91.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 48 degrees, a saturation of 85% and a lightness of 39.2%. #b9970f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff1e with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 92
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9970f color description : Strong yellow.

#b9970f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9970f has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.92, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162831.

Hex triplet b9970f #b9970f
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 15 rgb(185,151,15)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 5.9 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 18, 92, 27
HSL 48°, 85, 39.2 hsl(48,85%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 48°, 91.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 63.74, 1.06, 65.481
XYZ 31.161, 32.483, 5.081
xyY 0.453, 0.473, 32.483
CIE-LCH 63.74, 65.489, 89.073
CIE-LUV 63.74, 29.604, 65.869
Hunter-Lab 56.994, -2.147, 34.611
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00001111

Color Schemes with #b9970f

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Alternatives to #b9970f

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#b9970f Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9970f

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, #040300 is the darkest color, while #fefbf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9970f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #c19c07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9970f 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
  • #b29f1c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7971f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59c17 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29719 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09368 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population