#b9ad1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ad1e is composed of 72.5% red, 67.8% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 83.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.4 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b9ad1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #735b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 68
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 6
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9ad1e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ad1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ad1e has RGB values of R:185, G:173, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12168478.

Hex triplet b9ad1e #b9ad1e
RGB Decimal 185, 173, 30 rgb(185,173,30)
RGB Percent 72.5, 67.8, 11.8 rgb(72.5%,67.8%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 6, 84, 27
HSL 55.4°, 72.1, 42.2 hsl(55.4,72.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.4°, 83.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.68, -10.295, 67.025
XYZ 35.186, 40.296, 7.153
xyY 0.426, 0.488, 40.296
CIE-LCH 69.68, 67.811, 98.732
CIE-LUV 69.68, 13.639, 72.697
Hunter-Lab 63.479, -12.148, 37.755
Binary 10111001, 10101101, 00011110

Color Schemes with #b9ad1e

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Alternatives to #b9ad1e

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#b9ad1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ad1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ad1e;}
.background {background-color:#b9ad1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ad1e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ad1e

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, #100f03 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9ad1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6e68 is the less saturated color, while #d2c205 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ad1e 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
  • #c3ae29 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d9a630 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfae25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cda82a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a87b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population