#b9b59d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b59d is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 15.1% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 51.4 degrees, a saturation of 16.7% and a lightness of 67.1%. #b9b59d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736b3b. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b59d color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b59d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b59d has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170653.

Hex triplet b9b59d #b9b59d
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 157 rgb(185,181,157)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 61.6 rgb(72.5%,71%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 2, 15, 27
HSL 51.4°, 16.7, 67.1 hsl(51.4,16.7%,67.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.4°, 15.1, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 73.413, -2.711, 12.746
XYZ 42.616, 45.797, 38.491
xyY 0.336, 0.361, 45.797
CIE-LCH 73.413, 13.031, 102.008
CIE-LUV 73.413, 3.707, 18.53
Hunter-Lab 67.673, -6.02, 13.648
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 10011101

Color Schemes with #b9b59d

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Alternatives to #b9b59d

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#b9b59d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b59d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b59d;}
.background {background-color:#b9b59d;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b59d;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b59d

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, #050504 is the darkest color, while #fafaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b59d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acacaa is the less saturated color, while #fae35c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b59d 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
  • #b4b3af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0b7a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d0b1a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bdb69f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c8b3a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb4b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population