#b9b974 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b974 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 45.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 37.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 59%. #b9b974 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe8 with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 37
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b974 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b974 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b974 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:116 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.37, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171636.

Hex triplet b9b974 #b9b974
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 116 rgb(185,185,116)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 45.5 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,45.5%)
CMYK 0, 0, 37, 27
HSL 60°, 33, 59 hsl(60,33%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 37.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.723, -10.461, 35.034
XYZ 40.508, 46.274, 23.32
xyY 0.368, 0.42, 46.274
CIE-LCH 73.723, 36.562, 106.625
CIE-LUV 73.723, 3.404, 47.233
Hunter-Lab 68.025, -12.747, 27.292
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 01110100

Color Schemes with #b9b974

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Alternatives to #b9b974

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#b9b974 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b974

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b974;}
.background {background-color:#b9b974;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b974;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b974

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, #050502 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b974

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999994 is the less saturated color, while #f9f934 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b974 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
  • #b1b1b1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b3a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b879 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dcb17e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5b4c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b877 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfb47a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b5a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population