#b9a717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a717 is composed of 72.5% red, 65.5% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 87.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 53.3 degrees, a saturation of 77.9% and a lightness of 40.8%. #b9a717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #734f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 65
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a717 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9a717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a717 has RGB values of R:185, G:167, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12166935.

Hex triplet b9a717 #b9a717
RGB Decimal 185, 167, 23 rgb(185,167,23)
RGB Percent 72.5, 65.5, 9 rgb(72.5%,65.5%,9%)
CMYK 0, 10, 88, 27
HSL 53.3°, 77.9, 40.8 hsl(53.3,77.9%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 53.3°, 87.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 68.031, -7.333, 67.289
XYZ 33.981, 38.015, 6.358
xyY 0.434, 0.485, 38.015
CIE-LCH 68.031, 67.687, 96.22
CIE-LUV 68.031, 17.902, 71.274
Hunter-Lab 61.656, -9.519, 37.045
Binary 10111001, 10100111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b9a717

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Alternatives to #b9a717

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#b9a717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a717;}
.background {background-color:#b9a717;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a717;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a717

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, #0b0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696967 is the less saturated color, while #c9b307 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a717 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
  • #a29e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #beaa22 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d4a22a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bca91e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #caa423 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1a275 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population