#b9b98c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b98c is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 24.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 24.3% and a lightness of 63.7%. #b9b98c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737319. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 24
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b98c color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b98c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b98c has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.24, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171660.

Hex triplet b9b98c #b9b98c
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 140 rgb(185,185,140)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 54.9 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,54.9%)
CMYK 0, 0, 24, 27
HSL 60°, 24.3, 63.7 hsl(60,24.3%,63.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 24.3, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.13, -7.382, 22.916
XYZ 42.089, 46.906, 31.646
xyY 0.349, 0.389, 46.906
CIE-LCH 74.13, 24.076, 107.855
CIE-LUV 74.13, 2.35, 32.629
Hunter-Lab 68.488, -10.156, 20.546
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10001100

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#b9b98c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b98c;}
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.border {border:1px solid #b9b98c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b98c

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, #070704 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b98c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a4a1 is the less saturated color, while #f9f94c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b98c 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b5b5ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6b990 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d8b394 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3b5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b98f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ccb591 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfb7ae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population