#b9b731 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b731 is composed of 72.5% red, 71.8% green and 19.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 73.5% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 59.1 degrees, a saturation of 58.1% and a lightness of 45.9%. #b9b731 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff62 with #736f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 19
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 1
    • Y 74
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b731 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b731 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b731 has RGB values of R:185, G:183, B:49 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.01, Y:0.74, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171057.

Hex triplet b9b731 #b9b731
RGB Decimal 185, 183, 49 rgb(185,183,49)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71.8, 19.2 rgb(72.5%,71.8%,19.2%)
CMYK 0, 1, 74, 27
HSL 59.1°, 58.1, 45.9 hsl(59.1,58.1%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 59.1°, 73.5, 72.5
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.498, -14.75, 63.872
XYZ 37.496, 44.404, 9.501
xyY 0.41, 0.486, 44.404
CIE-LCH 72.498, 65.553, 103.003
CIE-LUV 72.498, 6.633, 73.107
Hunter-Lab 66.636, -16.173, 38.191
Binary 10111001, 10110111, 00110001

Color Schemes with #b9b731

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Alternatives to #b9b731

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#b9b731 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b731

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#b9b731 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b731;}
.background {background-color:#b9b731;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b731;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b731

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, #0e0e04 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b731

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7a70 is the less saturated color, while #e6e304 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b731 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
  • #a8a8a8 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #abab90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab63a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e1ad42 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b637 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2b03b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3b189 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population