#b9ad1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ad1b is composed of 72.5% red, 67.8% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 85.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #b9ad1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #735b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 68
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 6
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9ad1b color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ad1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ad1b has RGB values of R:185, G:173, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12168475.

Hex triplet b9ad1b #b9ad1b
RGB Decimal 185, 173, 27 rgb(185,173,27)
RGB Percent 72.5, 67.8, 10.6 rgb(72.5%,67.8%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 6, 85, 27
HSL 55.4°, 74.5, 41.6 hsl(55.4,74.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.4°, 85.4, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.67, -10.374, 67.737
XYZ 35.149, 40.282, 6.961
xyY 0.427, 0.489, 40.282
CIE-LCH 69.67, 68.527, 98.708
CIE-LUV 69.67, 13.68, 73.132
Hunter-Lab 63.468, -12.213, 37.925
Binary 10111001, 10101101, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b9ad1b

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Alternatives to #b9ad1b

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#b9ad1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ad1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ad1b;}
.background {background-color:#b9ad1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ad1b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ad1b

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, #0e0d02 is the darkest color, while #fffefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9ad1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706f64 is the less saturated color, while #d1c203 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ad1b 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a5a385 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae26 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a62e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfae22 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cda827 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a87a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population