#b9a257 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a257 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.5% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 53% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45.9 degrees, a saturation of 41.2% and a lightness of 53.3%. #b9a257 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffae with #734500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 53
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a257 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9a257 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a257 has RGB values of R:185, G:162, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.53, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165719.

Hex triplet b9a257 #b9a257
RGB Decimal 185, 162, 87 rgb(185,162,87)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.5, 34.1 rgb(72.5%,63.5%,34.1%)
CMYK 0, 12, 53, 27
HSL 45.9°, 41.2, 53.3 hsl(45.9,41.2%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.9°, 53, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 67.16, -1.27, 41.711
XYZ 34.648, 36.844, 14.303
xyY 0.404, 0.429, 36.844
CIE-LCH 67.16, 41.73, 91.744
CIE-LUV 67.16, 19.271, 50.486
Hunter-Lab 60.699, -4.333, 28.519
Binary 10111001, 10100010, 01010111

Color Schemes with #b9a257

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Alternatives to #b9a257

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#b9a257 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a257

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a257;}
.background {background-color:#b9a257;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a257;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a257

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, #0c0a05 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a257

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8a85 is the less saturated color, while #f9c417 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a257 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
  • #a5a091 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a860 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cba061 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c49ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a65c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c4a15d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c09f8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population