#b9b9a0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b9a0 is composed of 72.5% red, 72.5% green and 62.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 13.5% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 15.2% and a lightness of 67.6%. #b9b9a0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737341. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 14
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b9a0 color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9b9a0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b9a0 has RGB values of R:185, G:185, B:160 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0.14, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12171680.

Hex triplet b9b9a0 #b9b9a0
RGB Decimal 185, 185, 160 rgb(185,185,160)
RGB Percent 72.5, 72.5, 62.7 rgb(72.5%,72.5%,62.7%)
CMYK 0, 0, 14, 27
HSL 60°, 15.2, 67.6 hsl(60,15.2%,67.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 60°, 13.5, 72.5
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.54, -4.351, 12.708
XYZ 43.701, 47.55, 40.132
xyY 0.333, 0.362, 47.55
CIE-LCH 74.54, 13.432, 108.899
CIE-LUV 74.54, 1.355, 18.84
Hunter-Lab 68.957, -7.552, 13.764
Binary 10111001, 10111001, 10100000

Color Schemes with #b9b9a0

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Alternatives to #b9b9a0

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#b9b9a0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b9a0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b9a0;}
.background {background-color:#b9b9a0;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b9a0;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b9a0

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, #070705 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b9a0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b3b3a6 is the less saturated color, while #ffff5a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b9a0 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
  • #b7b7b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3baa3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3b4a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1b7c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #bfb9a2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cab6a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #beb8b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population