#b9c215 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c215 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.1% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 89.2% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 63.1 degrees, a saturation of 80.5% and a lightness of 42.2%. #b9c215 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2a with #738500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 89
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9c215 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c215 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c215 has RGB values of R:185, G:194, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.89, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12173845.

Hex triplet b9c215 #b9c215
RGB Decimal 185, 194, 21 rgb(185,194,21)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.1, 8.2 rgb(72.5%,76.1%,8.2%)
CMYK 5, 0, 89, 24
HSL 63.1°, 80.5, 42.2 hsl(63.1,80.5%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.1°, 89.2, 76.1
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 75.422, -21.138, 73.575
XYZ 39.435, 48.952, 8.081
xyY 0.409, 0.507, 48.952
CIE-LCH 75.422, 76.552, 106.029
CIE-LUV 75.422, -0.16, 82.149
Hunter-Lab 69.966, -21.833, 42.128
Binary 10111001, 11000010, 00010101

Color Schemes with #b9c215

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Alternatives to #b9c215

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#b9c215 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c215

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c215;}
.background {background-color:#b9c215;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c215;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c215

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, #101102 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c215

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f68 is the less saturated color, while #c8d304 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c215 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afb08e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d4bd1e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ecb42f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cabf1b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b925 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bb85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population