#b9b49b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b49b is composed of 72.5% red, 70.6% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 16.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 50 degrees, a saturation of 17.6% and a lightness of 66.7%. #b9b49b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736937. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 16
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b49b color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b49b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b49b has RGB values of R:185, G:180, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.16, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170395.

Hex triplet b9b49b #b9b49b
RGB Decimal 185, 180, 155 rgb(185,180,155)
RGB Percent 72.5, 70.6, 60.8 rgb(72.5%,70.6%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 3, 16, 27
HSL 50°, 17.6, 66.7 hsl(50,17.6%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 50°, 16.2, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 73.105, -2.496, 13.398
XYZ 42.244, 45.324, 37.531
xyY 0.338, 0.362, 45.324
CIE-LCH 73.105, 13.629, 100.554
CIE-LUV 73.105, 4.374, 19.351
Hunter-Lab 67.323, -5.809, 14.073
Binary 10111001, 10110100, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b9b49b

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9b49b

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9b49b. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9b49b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b49b

This text has a font color of #b9b49b.

<span style="color:#b9b49b;">Text here</span>
#b9b49b background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9b49b.

<p style="background-color:#b9b49b;">Content here</p>
#b9b49b border color

This element has a border color of #b9b49b.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9b49b;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b49b;}
.background {background-color:#b9b49b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b49b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b49b

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, #040403 is the darkest color, while #faf9f7 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9b49b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acaba8 is the less saturated color, while #fae05a is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b49b 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4b3ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0b69f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0b1a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1b3bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdb59e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c7b29f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb3b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population