#b9a979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9a979 is composed of 72.5% red, 66.3% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 60%. #b9a979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #735300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 66
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 9
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9a979 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9a979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9a979 has RGB values of R:185, G:169, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.09, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12167545.

Hex triplet b9a979 #b9a979
RGB Decimal 185, 169, 121 rgb(185,169,121)
RGB Percent 72.5, 66.3, 47.5 rgb(72.5%,66.3%,47.5%)
CMYK 0, 9, 35, 27
HSL 45°, 31.4, 60 hsl(45,31.4%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 45°, 34.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 69.52, -1.426, 26.906
XYZ 37.646, 40.071, 23.84
xyY 0.371, 0.395, 40.071
CIE-LCH 69.52, 26.943, 93.034
CIE-LUV 69.52, 12.817, 35.647
Hunter-Lab 63.302, -4.623, 21.983
Binary 10111001, 10101001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b9a979

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Alternatives to #b9a979

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#b9a979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9a979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9a979;}
.background {background-color:#b9a979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9a979;}

Shades and Tints of #b9a979

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, #080704 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9a979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9998 is the less saturated color, while #f8c83a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9a979 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
  • #aba89f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #baae80 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cca781 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baac7d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c5a77e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfa79d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population