#b9ab15 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ab15 is composed of 72.5% red, 67.1% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 7.6% magenta, 88.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 54.9 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #b9ab15 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2a with #735700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 67
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 8
    • Y 89
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9ab15 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ab15 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ab15 has RGB values of R:185, G:171, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.08, Y:0.89, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12167957.

Hex triplet b9ab15 #b9ab15
RGB Decimal 185, 171, 21 rgb(185,171,21)
RGB Percent 72.5, 67.1, 8.2 rgb(72.5%,67.1%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 8, 89, 27
HSL 54.9°, 79.6, 40.4 hsl(54.9,79.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 54.9°, 88.6, 72.5
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 69.108, -9.471, 68.555
XYZ 34.706, 39.495, 6.505
xyY 0.43, 0.489, 39.495
CIE-LCH 69.108, 69.206, 97.865
CIE-LUV 69.108, 15.132, 73.09
Hunter-Lab 62.845, -11.403, 37.855
Binary 10111001, 10101011, 00010101

Color Schemes with #b9ab15

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Alternatives to #b9ab15

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#b9ab15 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ab15

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ab15;}
.background {background-color:#b9ab15;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ab15;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ab15

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, #090801 is the darkest color, while #fefdf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9ab15

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6964 is the less saturated color, while #c9b805 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ab15 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a3a183 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2ad20 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7a429 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #beac1c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cca722 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a677 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population