#b9bb9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bb9b is composed of 72.5% red, 73.3% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 17.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 63.8 degrees, a saturation of 19% and a lightness of 67.1%. #b9bb9b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737737. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 73
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 1
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9bb9b color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9bb9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bb9b has RGB values of R:185, G:187, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.01, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12172187.

Hex triplet b9bb9b #b9bb9b
RGB Decimal 185, 187, 155 rgb(185,187,155)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.3, 60.8 rgb(72.5%,73.3%,60.8%)
CMYK 1, 0, 17, 27
HSL 63.8°, 19, 67.1 hsl(63.8,19%,67.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.8°, 17.1, 73.3
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 74.965, -6.2, 16.006
XYZ 43.693, 48.222, 38.014
xyY 0.336, 0.371, 48.222
CIE-LCH 74.965, 17.165, 111.173
CIE-LUV 74.965, 0.513, 23.628
Hunter-Lab 69.442, -9.21, 16.152
Binary 10111001, 10111011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b9bb9b

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Alternatives to #b9bb9b

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#b9bb9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bb9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bb9b;}
.background {background-color:#b9bb9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bb9b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bb9b

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, #050503 is the darkest color, while #fafbf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bb9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeaea8 is the less saturated color, while #f2fc5a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bb9b 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
  • #b7b7b7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b7b8b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6bb9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d6b5a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1bb9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cbb7a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfb9b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population