#b9a42f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a42f is composed of 72.5% red, 64.3% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 74.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 50.9 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 45.5%. #b9a42f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5e with #734900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 64
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a42f color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9a42f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a42f has RGB values of R:185, G:164, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166191.

Hex triplet b9a42f #b9a42f
RGB Decimal 185, 164, 47 rgb(185,164,47)
RGB Percent 72.5, 64.3, 18.4 rgb(72.5%,64.3%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 11, 75, 27
HSL 50.9°, 59.5, 45.5 hsl(50.9,59.5%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.9°, 74.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 67.331, -4.958, 59.682
XYZ 33.796, 37.072, 8.065
xyY 0.428, 0.47, 37.072
CIE-LCH 67.331, 59.887, 94.749
CIE-LUV 67.331, 19.527, 65.649
Hunter-Lab 60.886, -7.471, 34.767
Binary 10111001, 10100100, 00101111

Color Schemes with #b9a42f

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Alternatives to #b9a42f

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#b9a42f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a42f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a42f;}
.background {background-color:#b9a42f;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a42f;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a42f

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, #0d0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a42f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b796d is the less saturated color, while #e6c302 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a42f 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a39e87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bca839 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0a03d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa735 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8a138 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a07c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population