#b9b55a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b55a is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 35.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 51.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 57.5 degrees, a saturation of 40.4% and a lightness of 53.9%. #b9b55a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb4 with #736b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 51
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b55a color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b55a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b55a has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:90 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.51, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170586.

Hex triplet b9b55a #b9b55a
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 90 rgb(185,181,90)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 35.3 rgb(72.5%,71%,35.3%)
CMYK 0, 2, 51, 27
HSL 57.5°, 40.4, 53.9 hsl(57.5,40.4%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.5°, 51.4, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 72.296, -11.03, 46.337
XYZ 38.377, 44.101, 16.163
xyY 0.389, 0.447, 44.101
CIE-LCH 72.296, 47.632, 103.389
CIE-LUV 72.296, 6.842, 58.29
Hunter-Lab 66.408, -13.062, 32.055
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 01011010

Color Schemes with #b9b55a

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Alternatives to #b9b55a

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#b9b55a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b55a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b55a;}
.background {background-color:#b9b55a;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b55a;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b55a

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f9f9f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b55a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8c87 is the less saturated color, while #f8ef1b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b55a 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afae9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b561 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dcad66 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b55e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfb061 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b197 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population