#b9b605 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b605 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.4% green and 2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 97.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59 degrees, a saturation of 94.7% and a lightness of 37.3%. #b9b605 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff0a with #736d00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 2
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 97
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b605 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b605 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b605 has RGB values of R:185, G:182, B:5 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.97, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170757.

Hex triplet b9b605 #b9b605
RGB Decimal 185, 182, 5 rgb(185,182,5)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.4, 2 rgb(72.5%,71.4%,2%)
CMYK 0, 2, 97, 27
HSL 59°, 94.7, 37.3 hsl(59,94.7%,37.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 59°, 97.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.082, -15.364, 73.073
XYZ 36.763, 43.782, 6.658
xyY 0.422, 0.502, 43.782
CIE-LCH 72.082, 74.671, 101.874
CIE-LUV 72.082, 7.75, 78.667
Hunter-Lab 66.168, -16.619, 40.352
Binary 10111001, 10110110, 00000101

Color Schemes with #b9b605

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Alternatives to #b9b605

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#b9b605 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b605

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b605;}
.background {background-color:#b9b605;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b605;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b605

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, #0d0d00 is the darkest color, while #fffff9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b605

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #61615d is the less saturated color, while #b9b605 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b605 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a783 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab50d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ac23 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b50a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2af18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b077 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population