#b9999c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9999c is composed of 72.5% red, 60% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 15.7% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 354.4 degrees, a saturation of 18.6% and a lightness of 66.3%. #b9999c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #733339. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 16
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9999c color description : Grayish red.

#b9999c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9999c has RGB values of R:185, G:153, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.16, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12163484.

Hex triplet b9999c #b9999c
RGB Decimal 185, 153, 156 rgb(185,153,156)
RGB Percent 72.5, 60, 61.2 rgb(72.5%,60%,61.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 16, 27
HSL 354.4°, 18.6, 66.3 hsl(354.4,18.6%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 354.4°, 17.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 66.135, 12.362, 2.891
XYZ 37.399, 35.498, 36.332
xyY 0.342, 0.325, 35.498
CIE-LCH 66.135, 12.695, 13.161
CIE-LUV 66.135, 19.363, 1.956
Hunter-Lab 59.58, 7.78, 5.551
Binary 10111001, 10011001, 10011100

Color Schemes with #b9999c

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Alternatives to #b9999c

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#b9999c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9999c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9999c;}
.background {background-color:#b9999c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9999c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9999c

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, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9999c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aca6a7 is the less saturated color, while #fb5766 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9999c 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a1a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8a4a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b6a0a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd9da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #aea0a1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79d9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb9ba3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population