#b9988e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9988e is composed of 72.5% red, 59.6% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.8% magenta, 23.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 14 degrees, a saturation of 23.5% and a lightness of 64.1%. #b9988e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73311d. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 23
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9988e color description : Grayish red.

#b9988e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9988e has RGB values of R:185, G:152, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.23, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12163214.

Hex triplet b9988e #b9988e
RGB Decimal 185, 152, 142 rgb(185,152,142)
RGB Percent 72.5, 59.6, 55.7 rgb(72.5%,59.6%,55.7%)
CMYK 0, 18, 23, 27
HSL 14°, 23.5, 64.1 hsl(14,23.5%,64.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 14°, 23.2, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.534, 10.719, 9.873
XYZ 36.118, 34.725, 30.39
xyY 0.357, 0.343, 34.725
CIE-LCH 65.534, 14.573, 42.646
CIE-LUV 65.534, 21.346, 11.786
Hunter-Lab 58.928, 6.282, 10.673
Binary 10111001, 10011000, 10001110

Color Schemes with #b9988e

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Alternatives to #b9988e

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#b9988e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9988e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9988e;}
.background {background-color:#b9988e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9988e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9988e

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, #080605 is the darkest color, while #fdfbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9988e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a3a3 is the less saturated color, while #f8764f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9988e 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a69f9d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaa396 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99e93 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9f93 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b99c91 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bc999c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population