#b9c228 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c228 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.1% green and 15.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 79.4% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 63.5 degrees, a saturation of 65.8% and a lightness of 45.9%. #b9c228 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff50 with #738500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 79
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9c228 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c228 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c228 has RGB values of R:185, G:194, B:40 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.79, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12173864.

Hex triplet b9c228 #b9c228
RGB Decimal 185, 194, 40 rgb(185,194,40)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.1, 15.7 rgb(72.5%,76.1%,15.7%)
CMYK 5, 0, 79, 24
HSL 63.5°, 65.8, 45.9 hsl(63.5,65.8%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.5°, 79.4, 76.1
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 75.483, -20.625, 69.384
XYZ 39.682, 49.051, 9.385
xyY 0.404, 0.5, 49.051
CIE-LCH 75.483, 72.385, 106.555
CIE-LUV 75.483, -0.313, 79.498
Hunter-Lab 70.037, -21.428, 41.081
Binary 10111001, 11000010, 00101000

Color Schemes with #b9c228

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #b9c228

Below, you can see some colors close to #b9c228. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#b9c228 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c228

This text has a font color of #b9c228.

<span style="color:#b9c228;">Text here</span>
#b9c228 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #b9c228.

<p style="background-color:#b9c228;">Content here</p>
#b9c228 border color

This element has a border color of #b9c228.

<div style="border:1px solid #b9c228;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c228;}
.background {background-color:#b9c228;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c228;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c228

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, #0e0f03 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #b9c228

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797a70 is the less saturated color, while #d9e604 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c228 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b0b293 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d4bd31 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ebb43c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cab8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cabf2d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b935 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bb8c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population