#b9a972 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a972 is composed of 72.5% red, 66.3% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 38.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 46.5 degrees, a saturation of 33.6% and a lightness of 58.6%. #b9a972 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe4 with #735300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 66
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 9
    • Y 38
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a972 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9a972 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a972 has RGB values of R:185, G:169, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.09, Y:0.38, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12167538.

Hex triplet b9a972 #b9a972
RGB Decimal 185, 169, 114 rgb(185,169,114)
RGB Percent 72.5, 66.3, 44.7 rgb(72.5%,66.3%,44.7%)
CMYK 0, 9, 38, 27
HSL 46.5°, 33.6, 58.6 hsl(46.5,33.6%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.5°, 38.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 69.402, -2.268, 30.494
XYZ 37.233, 39.906, 21.66
xyY 0.377, 0.404, 39.906
CIE-LCH 69.402, 30.578, 94.254
CIE-LUV 69.402, 13.24, 39.836
Hunter-Lab 63.171, -5.343, 23.891
Binary 10111001, 10101001, 01110010

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Alternatives to #b9a972

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#b9a972 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a972

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a972;}
.background {background-color:#b9a972;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a972;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a972

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, #030302 is the darkest color, while #faf9f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a972

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999792 is the less saturated color, while #facd31 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a972 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aba89d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbad79 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cea67b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baac76 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c6a777 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfa79a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population