#b9b6ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b6ad is composed of 72.5% red, 71.4% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 6.5% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 45 degrees, a saturation of 7.9% and a lightness of 70.2%. #b9b6ad color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #736d5b. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 6
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b6ad color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b6ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b6ad has RGB values of R:185, G:182, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.06, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170925.

Hex triplet b9b6ad #b9b6ad
RGB Decimal 185, 182, 173 rgb(185,182,173)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.4, 67.8 rgb(72.5%,71.4%,67.8%)
CMYK 0, 2, 6, 27
HSL 45°, 7.9, 70.2 hsl(45,7.9%,70.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 45°, 6.5, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.054, -0.562, 4.943
XYZ 44.277, 46.787, 46.231
xyY 0.322, 0.341, 46.787
CIE-LCH 74.054, 4.975, 96.492
CIE-LUV 74.054, 2.245, 7.302
Hunter-Lab 68.401, -4.157, 7.808
Binary 10111001, 10110110, 10101101

Color Schemes with #b9b6ad

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Alternatives to #b9b6ad

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#b9b6ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b6ad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b6ad;}
.background {background-color:#b9b6ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b6ad;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b6ad

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, #030302 is the darkest color, while #f8f8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b6ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b3b3b3 is the less saturated color, while #f9d66d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b6ad 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b6b4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfb9b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cdb4b3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bfb6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bcb7af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c6b4b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bdb6bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population