#b9978b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9978b is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 24.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 15.7 degrees, a saturation of 24.7% and a lightness of 63.5%. #b9978b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f17. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 25
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9978b color description : Grayish orange.

#b9978b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9978b has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.25, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162955.

Hex triplet b9978b #b9978b
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 139 rgb(185,151,139)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 54.5 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,54.5%)
CMYK 0, 18, 25, 27
HSL 15.7°, 24.7, 63.5 hsl(15.7,24.7%,63.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 15.7°, 24.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.21, 10.827, 11.094
XYZ 35.734, 34.313, 29.165
xyY 0.36, 0.346, 34.313
CIE-LCH 65.21, 15.501, 45.696
CIE-LUV 65.21, 22.232, 13.359
Hunter-Lab 58.577, 6.381, 11.483
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #b9978b

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Alternatives to #b9978b

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#b9978b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9978b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9978b;}
.background {background-color:#b9978b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9978b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9978b

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, #060404 is the darkest color, while #fbfaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9978b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a1a0 is the less saturated color, while #f9784b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9978b 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a59e9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9a294 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99d90 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9e90 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b99b8e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc989b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population