#b9c79b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c79b is composed of 72.5% red, 78% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 22.1% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 79.1 degrees, a saturation of 28.2% and a lightness of 69.4%. #b9c79b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #738f37. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 73
    • G 78
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 0
    • Y 22
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#b9c79b color description : Grayish green.

#b9c79b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c79b has RGB values of R:185, G:199, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0, Y:0.22, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 12175259.

Hex triplet b9c79b #b9c79b
RGB Decimal 185, 199, 155 rgb(185,199,155)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78, 60.8 rgb(72.5%,78%,60.8%)
CMYK 7, 0, 22, 22
HSL 79.1°, 28.2, 69.4 hsl(79.1,28.2%,69.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 79.1°, 22.1, 78
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 78.185, -12.426, 20.476
XYZ 46.346, 53.528, 38.899
xyY 0.334, 0.386, 53.528
CIE-LCH 78.185, 23.951, 121.252
CIE-LUV 78.185, -6.019, 30.889
Hunter-Lab 73.163, -14.96, 19.691
Binary 10111001, 11000111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b9c79b

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Alternatives to #b9c79b

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#b9c79b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c79b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c79b;}
.background {background-color:#b9c79b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c79b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c79b

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #f7f8f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c79b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b2b5ad is the less saturated color, while #cdfd65 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c79b 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
  • #bebebe Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bdc0b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d0c49d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2bda4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4c3d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c8c59c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3c0a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0c4bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population