#b9c255 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c255 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.1% green and 33.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 56.2% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 65 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 54.7%. #b9c255 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffaa with #738500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 33
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 56
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9c255 color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9c255 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c255 has RGB values of R:185, G:194, B:85 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.56, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12173909.

Hex triplet b9c255 #b9c255
RGB Decimal 185, 194, 85 rgb(185,194,85)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.1, 33.3 rgb(72.5%,76.1%,33.3%)
CMYK 5, 0, 56, 24
HSL 65°, 47.2, 54.7 hsl(65,47.2%,54.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 65°, 56.2, 76.1
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 75.795, -18.064, 52.722
XYZ 40.939, 49.554, 16.002
xyY 0.384, 0.465, 49.554
CIE-LCH 75.795, 55.731, 108.913
CIE-LUV 75.795, -1.064, 66.55
Hunter-Lab 70.395, -19.382, 35.798
Binary 10111001, 11000010, 01010101

Color Schemes with #b9c255

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Alternatives to #b9c255

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#b9c255 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c255

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c255;}
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Shades and Tints of #b9c255

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, #030301 is the darkest color, while #fafbf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c255

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8d8a is the less saturated color, while #e6f720 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c255 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b4b6a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d2be5b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e8b563 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c9b9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c9bf59 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7ba5e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3bc9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population