#b9b722 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b722 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.8% green and 13.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 81.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.9% and a lightness of 42.9%. #b9b722 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff44 with #736f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 82
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b722 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9b722 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b722 has RGB values of R:185, G:183, B:34 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.82, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171042.

Hex triplet b9b722 #b9b722
RGB Decimal 185, 183, 34 rgb(185,183,34)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.8, 13.3 rgb(72.5%,71.8%,13.3%)
CMYK 0, 1, 82, 27
HSL 59.2°, 68.9, 42.9 hsl(59.2,68.9%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 59.2°, 81.6, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.427, -15.313, 68.337
XYZ 37.23, 44.297, 8.102
xyY 0.415, 0.494, 44.297
CIE-LCH 72.427, 70.032, 102.63
CIE-LUV 72.427, 6.858, 76.083
Hunter-Lab 66.556, -16.625, 39.372
Binary 10111001, 10110111, 00100010

Color Schemes with #b9b722

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Alternatives to #b9b722

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#b9b722 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b722

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b722;}
.background {background-color:#b9b722;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b722;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b722

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, #030301 is the darkest color, while #fcfcf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b722

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767565 is the less saturated color, while #dbd800 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b722 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #abaa8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb62c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad36 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b628 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3b02e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b183 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population