#b9b22b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b22b is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 76.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 57 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #b9b22b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b22b color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b22b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b22b has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169771.

Hex triplet b9b22b #b9b22b
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 43 rgb(185,178,43)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 16.9 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 4, 77, 27
HSL 57°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(57,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 57°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.098, -12.443, 64.557
XYZ 36.364, 42.33, 8.54
xyY 0.417, 0.485, 42.33
CIE-LCH 71.098, 65.745, 100.91
CIE-LUV 71.098, 10.045, 72.371
Hunter-Lab 65.062, -14.091, 37.76
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 00101011

Color Schemes with #b9b22b

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Alternatives to #b9b22b

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#b9b22b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b22b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b22b;}
.background {background-color:#b9b22b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b22b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b22b

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, #0a0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b22b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737371 is the less saturated color, while #dcd208 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b22b 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a88d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b235 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dda93c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b231 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d0ac36 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population