#b9ad1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ad1c is composed of 72.5% red, 67.8% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 84.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.4 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 41.8%. #b9ad1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 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

#b9ad1c color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ad1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ad1c has RGB values of R:185, G:173, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12168476.

Hex triplet b9ad1c #b9ad1c
RGB Decimal 185, 173, 28 rgb(185,173,28)
RGB Percent 72.5, 67.8, 11 rgb(72.5%,67.8%,11%)
CMYK 0, 6, 85, 27
HSL 55.4°, 73.7, 41.8 hsl(55.4,73.7%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.4°, 84.9, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.673, -10.349, 67.506
XYZ 35.161, 40.286, 7.022
xyY 0.426, 0.488, 40.286
CIE-LCH 69.673, 68.295, 98.716
CIE-LUV 69.673, 13.667, 72.992
Hunter-Lab 63.471, -12.192, 37.87
Binary 10111001, 10101101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #b9ad1c

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9ad1c

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9ad1c. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9ad1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ad1c

This text has a font color of #b9ad1c.

<span style="color:#b9ad1c;">Text here</span>
#b9ad1c background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9ad1c.

<p style="background-color:#b9ad1c;">Content here</p>
#b9ad1c border color

This element has a border color of #b9ad1c.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9ad1c;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ad1c;}
.background {background-color:#b9ad1c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ad1c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ad1c

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, #0f0e02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9ad1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f66 is the less saturated color, while #d2c203 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ad1c 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
  • #a5a386 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3ae27 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a62f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfae23 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cda828 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a87b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population