#b9972e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9972e is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45.3 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 45.3%. #b9972e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #732f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9972e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9972e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9972e has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162862.

Hex triplet b9972e #b9972e
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 46 rgb(185,151,46)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 18 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,18%)
CMYK 0, 18, 75, 27
HSL 45.3°, 60.2, 45.3 hsl(45.3,60.2%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.3°, 75.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.873, 1.98, 56.749
XYZ 31.568, 32.646, 7.223
xyY 0.442, 0.457, 32.646
CIE-LCH 63.873, 56.784, 88.001
CIE-LUV 63.873, 28.841, 60.475
Hunter-Lab 57.137, -1.369, 32.5
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b9972e

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#b9972e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9972e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9972e;}
.background {background-color:#b9972e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9972e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9972e

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9972e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b776c is the less saturated color, while #e5ae02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9972e 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
  • #b2a039 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6983a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b49c35 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c19736 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09474 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population