#b9c517 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c517 is composed of 72.5% red, 77.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 6.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.3% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 64.1 degrees, a saturation of 79.1% and a lightness of 43.1%. #b9c517 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #738b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 77
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#b9c517 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c517 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c517 has RGB values of R:185, G:197, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12174615.

Hex triplet b9c517 #b9c517
RGB Decimal 185, 197, 23 rgb(185,197,23)
RGB Percent 72.5, 77.3, 9 rgb(72.5%,77.3%,9%)
CMYK 6, 0, 88, 23
HSL 64.1°, 79.1, 43.1 hsl(64.1,79.1%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.1°, 88.3, 77.3
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 76.259, -22.571, 73.901
XYZ 40.128, 50.309, 8.407
xyY 0.406, 0.509, 50.309
CIE-LCH 76.259, 77.271, 106.984
CIE-LUV 76.259, -2.07, 83.121
Hunter-Lab 70.929, -23.138, 42.622
Binary 10111001, 11000101, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b9c517

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Alternatives to #b9c517

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#b9c517 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c517

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c517;}
.background {background-color:#b9c517;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c517;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c517

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, #040400 is the darkest color, while #fdfdf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c517

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70706c is the less saturated color, while #c8d606 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c517 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
  • #b0b390 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d6bf20 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #eeb631 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbbac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc11d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dbbb27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4be87 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population