#b9b99e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b99e is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 14.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 16.2% and a lightness of 67.3%. #b9b99e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #73733d. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 15
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b99e color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b99e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b99e has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.15, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171678.

Hex triplet b9b99e #b9b99e
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 158 rgb(185,185,158)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 62 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,62%)
CMYK 0, 0, 15, 27
HSL 60°, 16.2, 67.3 hsl(60,16.2%,67.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 14.6, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.496, -4.672, 13.729
XYZ 43.527, 47.481, 39.218
xyY 0.334, 0.365, 47.481
CIE-LCH 74.496, 14.502, 108.794
CIE-LUV 74.496, 1.459, 20.277
Hunter-Lab 68.906, -7.831, 14.49
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10011110

Color Schemes with #b9b99e

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#b9b99e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b99e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b99e;}
.background {background-color:#b9b99e;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b99e;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b99e

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, #060604 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b99e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acacab is the less saturated color, while #f9f95e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b99e 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
  • #b6b6b6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b7b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c4baa2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d4b4a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0b9a0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cab6a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb8b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population