#b9972d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9972d is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 75.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 45.1%. #b9972d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5a with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 76
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9972d color description : Strong yellow.

#b9972d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9972d has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.76, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162861.

Hex triplet b9972d #b9972d
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 45 rgb(185,151,45)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 17.6 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 76, 27
HSL 45.4°, 60.9, 45.1 hsl(45.4,60.9%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.4°, 75.7, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.867, 1.937, 57.124
XYZ 31.548, 32.638, 7.121
xyY 0.442, 0.458, 32.638
CIE-LCH 63.867, 57.157, 88.058
CIE-LUV 63.867, 28.877, 60.729
Hunter-Lab 57.13, -1.406, 32.601
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00101101

Color Schemes with #b9972d

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Alternatives to #b9972d

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#b9972d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9972d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9972d;}
.background {background-color:#b9972d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9972d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9972d

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, #0b0903 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9972d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b776b is the less saturated color, while #e5ae01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9972d 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c9580 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a038 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69839 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b49c34 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c19735 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09474 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population