#b9971c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9971c is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 47 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9971c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9971c color description : Strong yellow.

#b9971c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9971c has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162844.

Hex triplet b9971c #b9971c
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 28 rgb(185,151,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 11 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 18, 85, 27
HSL 47°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(47,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 47°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.781, 1.34, 62.604
XYZ 31.284, 32.533, 5.73
xyY 0.45, 0.468, 32.533
CIE-LCH 63.781, 62.618, 88.774
CIE-LUV 63.781, 29.37, 64.216
Hunter-Lab 57.037, -1.911, 33.97
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9971c

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Alternatives to #b9971c

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#b9971c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9971c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9971c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9971c

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, #0f0c02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9971c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6d66 is the less saturated color, while #d2a503 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9971c 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b947b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a028 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7982a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59c24 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c19725 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0946d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population