#b9c173 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c173 is composed of 72.5% red, 75.7% green and 45.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 40.4% yellow and 24.3% black. It has a hue angle of 66.2 degrees, a saturation of 38.6% and a lightness of 60.4%. #b9c173 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe6 with #738300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 40
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9c173 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9c173 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c173 has RGB values of R:185, G:193, B:115 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.4, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12173683.

Hex triplet b9c173 #b9c173
RGB Decimal 185, 193, 115 rgb(185,193,115)
RGB Percent 72.5, 75.7, 45.1 rgb(72.5%,75.7%,45.1%)
CMYK 4, 0, 40, 24
HSL 66.2°, 38.6, 60.4 hsl(66.2,38.6%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 66.2°, 40.4, 75.7
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 75.88, -14.679, 38.295
XYZ 42.171, 49.692, 23.589
xyY 0.365, 0.43, 49.692
CIE-LCH 75.88, 41.012, 110.972
CIE-LUV 75.88, -1.292, 52.001
Hunter-Lab 70.493, -16.577, 29.505
Binary 10111001, 11000001, 01110011

Color Schemes with #b9c173

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Alternatives to #b9c173

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#b9c173 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c173

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c173;}
.background {background-color:#b9c173;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c173;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c173

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, #090a04 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c173

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9a9a is the less saturated color, while #e4f73d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c173 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
  • #b7b8a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cfbe78 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3b67e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c7bf76 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4ba7a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2bda9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population