#b9b237 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b237 is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 70.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 56.8 degrees, a saturation of 54.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #b9b237 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff6e with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 70
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b237 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b237 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b237 has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.7, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169783.

Hex triplet b9b237 #b9b237
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 55 rgb(185,178,55)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 21.6 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 4, 70, 27
HSL 56.8°, 54.2, 47.1 hsl(56.8,54.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.8°, 70.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.168, -11.901, 60.43
XYZ 36.618, 42.432, 9.876
xyY 0.412, 0.477, 42.432
CIE-LCH 71.168, 61.59, 101.142
CIE-LUV 71.168, 9.801, 69.483
Hunter-Lab 65.14, -13.652, 36.609
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 00110111

Color Schemes with #b9b237

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Alternatives to #b9b237

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#b9b237 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b237

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b237;}
.background {background-color:#b9b237;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b237;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b237

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, #040301 is the darkest color, while #fcfbf3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b237

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787878 is the less saturated color, while #e7db09 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b237 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa890 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b240 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dcaa46 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b23d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfad40 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2ad88 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population