#b9a315 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a315 is composed of 72.5% red, 63.9% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 88.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 52 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b9a315 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2a with #734700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 12
    • Y 89
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a315 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a315 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a315 has RGB values of R:185, G:163, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.12, Y:0.89, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12165909.

Hex triplet b9a315 #b9a315
RGB Decimal 185, 163, 21 rgb(185,163,21)
RGB Percent 72.5, 63.9, 8.2 rgb(72.5%,63.9%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 12, 89, 27
HSL 52°, 79.6, 40.4 hsl(52,79.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 52°, 88.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 66.949, -5.264, 66.839
XYZ 33.241, 36.564, 6.016
xyY 0.438, 0.482, 36.564
CIE-LCH 66.949, 67.046, 94.503
CIE-LUV 66.949, 20.763, 69.934
Hunter-Lab 60.468, -7.694, 36.429
Binary 10111001, 10100011, 00010101

Color Schemes with #b9a315

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Alternatives to #b9a315

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#b9a315 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a315

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a315;}
.background {background-color:#b9a315;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a315;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a315

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, #090801 is the darkest color, while #fefdf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a315

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6964 is the less saturated color, while #c9af05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a315 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f9b7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bba821 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d19f27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69ca7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa61c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8a020 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c19f72 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population