#b9b97e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b97e is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 49.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 31.9% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 29.6% and a lightness of 61%. #b9b97e color hex could be obtained by blending #fffffc with #737300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 32
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b97e color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9b97e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b97e has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:126 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.32, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171646.

Hex triplet b9b97e #b9b97e
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 126 rgb(185,185,126)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 49.4 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,49.4%)
CMYK 0, 0, 32, 27
HSL 60°, 29.6, 61 hsl(60,29.6%,61%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 31.9, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 73.881, -9.253, 30.018
XYZ 41.122, 46.519, 26.55
xyY 0.36, 0.407, 46.519
CIE-LCH 73.881, 31.412, 107.132
CIE-LUV 73.881, 2.985, 41.432
Hunter-Lab 68.205, -11.738, 24.663
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 01111110

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#b9b97e Preview

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.text {color:#b9b97e;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9b97e

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, #0b0b06 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b97e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a295 is the less saturated color, while #fefe39 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b97e 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b3a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b983 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dab287 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b981 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ceb484 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0b6a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population