#b9a231 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a231 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 73.5% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 49.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.1% and a lightness of 45.9%. #b9a231 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff62 with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 74
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a231 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9a231 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a231 has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.74, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165681.

Hex triplet b9a231 #b9a231
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 49 rgb(185,162,49)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 19.2 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 12, 74, 27
HSL 49.9°, 58.1, 45.9 hsl(49.9,58.1%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.9°, 73.5, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 66.808, -3.803, 58.438
XYZ 33.483, 36.378, 8.164
xyY 0.429, 0.466, 36.378
CIE-LCH 66.808, 58.561, 93.723
CIE-LUV 66.808, 20.871, 64.304
Hunter-Lab 60.314, -6.458, 34.195
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 00110001

Color Schemes with #b9a231

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Alternatives to #b9a231

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#b9a231 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a231

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a231;}
.background {background-color:#b9a231;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a231;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a231

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, #0e0d04 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a231

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7870 is the less saturated color, while #e6c004 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a231 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a29d87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #baa73b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cf9f3e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c59ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a537 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7a039 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c19e7c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population