#b9a52a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a52a is composed of 72.5% red, 64.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 51.6 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9a52a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #734b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 65
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a52a color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a52a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a52a has RGB values of R:185, G:165, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166442.

Hex triplet b9a52a #b9a52a
RGB Decimal 185, 165, 42 rgb(185,165,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 64.7, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,64.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 11, 77, 27
HSL 51.6°, 63, 44.5 hsl(51.6,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.6°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 67.571, -5.697, 61.656
XYZ 33.881, 37.393, 7.623
xyY 0.429, 0.474, 37.393
CIE-LCH 67.571, 61.919, 95.279
CIE-LUV 67.571, 18.957, 67.229
Hunter-Lab 61.15, -8.111, 35.413
Binary 10111001, 10100101, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9a52a

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Alternatives to #b9a52a

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#b9a52a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a52a

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #b9a52a

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, #090802 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a52a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737370 is the less saturated color, while #dcbe07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a52a 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
  • #a39f86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bca935 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d2a139 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c69eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bba731 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8a233 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a17b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population