#b9978f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9978f is composed of 72.5% red, 59.2% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 22.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 11.4 degrees, a saturation of 23.1% and a lightness of 64.3%. #b9978f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732f1f. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 23
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9978f color description : Grayish red.

#b9978f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9978f has RGB values of R:185, G:151, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.23, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162959.

Hex triplet b9978f #b9978f
RGB Decimal 185, 151, 143 rgb(185,151,143)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.2, 56.1 rgb(72.5%,59.2%,56.1%)
CMYK 0, 18, 23, 27
HSL 11.4°, 23.1, 64.3 hsl(11.4,23.1%,64.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.4°, 22.7, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.304, 11.422, 8.986
XYZ 36.032, 34.432, 30.733
xyY 0.356, 0.34, 34.432
CIE-LCH 65.304, 14.533, 38.191
CIE-LUV 65.304, 21.83, 10.463
Hunter-Lab 58.679, 6.921, 10.022
Binary 10111001, 10010111, 10001111

Color Schemes with #b9978f

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Alternatives to #b9978f

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#b9978f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9978f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9978f;}
.background {background-color:#b9978f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9978f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9978f

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, #090605 is the darkest color, while #fdfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9978f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aba09d is the less saturated color, while #ff6c49 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9978f 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
  • #a59e9d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9a298 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b89e94 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9e94 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89b92 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc989c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population