#b9ad2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9ad2e is composed of 72.5% red, 67.8% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 54.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 45.3%. #b9ad2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #735b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 68
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 6
    • Y 75
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9ad2e color description : Strong yellow.

#b9ad2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9ad2e has RGB values of R:185, G:173, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.06, Y:0.75, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12168494.

Hex triplet b9ad2e #b9ad2e
RGB Decimal 185, 173, 46 rgb(185,173,46)
RGB Percent 72.5, 67.8, 18 rgb(72.5%,67.8%,18%)
CMYK 0, 6, 75, 27
HSL 54.8°, 60.2, 45.3 hsl(54.8,60.2%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 54.8°, 75.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 69.753, -9.733, 62.321
XYZ 35.444, 40.4, 8.516
xyY 0.42, 0.479, 40.4
CIE-LCH 69.753, 63.077, 98.876
CIE-LUV 69.753, 13.353, 69.64
Hunter-Lab 63.561, -11.691, 36.549
Binary 10111001, 10101101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #b9ad2e

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Alternatives to #b9ad2e

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#b9ad2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9ad2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9ad2e;}
.background {background-color:#b9ad2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9ad2e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9ad2e

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, #0c0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9ad2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7a6c is the less saturated color, while #e5d202 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9ad2e 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a48b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3af38 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8a63e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfae34 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cda838 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2a881 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population