#b9b253 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b253 is composed of 72.5% red, 69.8% green and 32.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 55.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 55.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 52.5%. #b9b253 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffa6 with #736500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 70
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 55
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b253 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b253 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b253 has RGB values of R:185, G:178, B:83 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.55, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12169811.

Hex triplet b9b253 #b9b253
RGB Decimal 185, 178, 83 rgb(185,178,83)
RGB Percent 72.5, 69.8, 32.5 rgb(72.5%,69.8%,32.5%)
CMYK 0, 4, 55, 27
HSL 55.9°, 42.1, 52.5 hsl(55.9,42.1%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 55.9°, 55.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 71.406, -10.064, 48.647
XYZ 37.489, 42.78, 14.466
xyY 0.396, 0.452, 42.78
CIE-LCH 71.406, 49.677, 101.688
CIE-LUV 71.406, 8.992, 59.874
Hunter-Lab 65.407, -12.151, 32.672
Binary 10111001, 10110010, 01010011

Color Schemes with #b9b253

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Alternatives to #b9b253

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#b9b253 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b253

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b253;}
.background {background-color:#b9b253;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b253;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b253

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, #090904 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b253

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8a82 is the less saturated color, while #faea12 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b253 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
  • #a9a9a9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #acab98 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b35b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #daab5f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0b258 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cead5b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1ae93 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population