#b9b991 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b991 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 56.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 21.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 22.2% and a lightness of 64.7%. #b9b991 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737323. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 57
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 22
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b991 color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b991 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b991 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:145 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.22, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171665.

Hex triplet b9b991 #b9b991
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 145 rgb(185,185,145)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 56.9 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,56.9%)
CMYK 0, 0, 22, 27
HSL 60°, 22.2, 64.7 hsl(60,22.2%,64.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 21.6, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.226, -6.663, 20.367
XYZ 42.467, 47.057, 33.632
xyY 0.345, 0.382, 47.057
CIE-LCH 74.226, 21.429, 108.115
CIE-LUV 74.226, 2.11, 29.308
Hunter-Lab 68.598, -9.544, 18.95
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10010001

Color Schemes with #b9b991

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Alternatives to #b9b991

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#b9b991 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b991

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b991;}
.background {background-color:#b9b991;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b991;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b991

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, #0a0a06 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b991

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abab9f is the less saturated color, while #fefe4c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b991 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
  • #b5b5ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5b995 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7b399 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c3b6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1b993 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ccb596 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfb7b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population