#b9a21d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a21d is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 84.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 51.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.9% and a lightness of 42%. #b9a21d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3a with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a21d color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a21d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a21d has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165661.

Hex triplet b9a21d #b9a21d
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 29 rgb(185,162,29)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 11.4 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 12, 84, 27
HSL 51.2°, 72.9, 42 hsl(51.2,72.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.2°, 84.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 66.707, -4.54, 64.786
XYZ 33.15, 36.245, 6.412
xyY 0.437, 0.478, 36.245
CIE-LCH 66.707, 64.945, 94.009
CIE-LUV 66.707, 21.351, 68.448
Hunter-Lab 60.204, -7.069, 35.828
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 00011101

Color Schemes with #b9a21d

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Alternatives to #b9a21d

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#b9a21d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a21d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a21d;}
.background {background-color:#b9a21d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a21d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a21d

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, #0f0e02 is the darkest color, while #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a21d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6e67 is the less saturated color, while #d2b304 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a21d 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a09c81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bba728 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d09f2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69ca6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa524 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7a027 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c19e74 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population