#b9b52a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b52a is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 58.3 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9b52a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #736b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b52a color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b52a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b52a has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170538.

Hex triplet b9b52a #b9b52a
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 42 rgb(185,181,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,71%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 2, 77, 27
HSL 58.3°, 63, 44.5 hsl(58.3,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.3°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 71.913, -14.02, 65.61
XYZ 36.949, 43.53, 8.646
xyY 0.415, 0.488, 43.53
CIE-LCH 71.913, 67.091, 102.062
CIE-LUV 71.913, 8.067, 73.81
Hunter-Lab 65.977, -15.494, 38.414
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9b52a

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Alternatives to #b9b52a

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#b9b52a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b52a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b52a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9b52a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b52a

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, #090902 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b52a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737370 is the less saturated color, while #dcd607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b52a 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
  • #aaa98d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b434 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dfab3c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b430 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1af35 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2af85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population