#b9bc9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9bc9c is composed of 72.5% red, 73.7% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 65.6 degrees, a saturation of 19.3% and a lightness of 67.5%. #b9bc9c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #737939. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 74
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 2
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#b9bc9c color description : Grayish yellow.

#b9bc9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9bc9c has RGB values of R:185, G:188, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.02, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12172444.

Hex triplet b9bc9c #b9bc9c
RGB Decimal 185, 188, 156 rgb(185,188,156)
RGB Percent 72.5, 73.7, 61.2 rgb(72.5%,73.7%,61.2%)
CMYK 2, 0, 17, 26
HSL 65.6°, 19.3, 67.5 hsl(65.6,19.3%,67.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 65.6°, 17, 73.7
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 75.253, -6.568, 15.869
XYZ 43.99, 48.681, 38.53
xyY 0.335, 0.371, 48.681
CIE-LCH 75.253, 17.175, 112.484
CIE-LUV 75.253, -0.083, 23.535
Hunter-Lab 69.772, -9.558, 16.099
Binary 10111001, 10111100, 10011100

Color Schemes with #b9bc9c

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Alternatives to #b9bc9c

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#b9bc9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9bc9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9bc9c;}
.background {background-color:#b9bc9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9bc9c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9bc9c

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 #fbfbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9bc9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afafa9 is the less saturated color, while #edfc5c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9bc9c 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
  • #b7b8b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6bc9f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d7b6a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c1bc9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ccb8a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bfbab7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population