#b9c979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c979 is composed of 72.5% red, 78.8% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 39.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 72 degrees, a saturation of 42.6% and a lightness of 63.1%. #b9c979 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff2 with #739300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 40
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9c979 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9c979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c979 has RGB values of R:185, G:201, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12175737.

Hex triplet b9c979 #b9c979
RGB Decimal 185, 201, 121 rgb(185,201,121)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.8, 47.5 rgb(72.5%,78.8%,47.5%)
CMYK 8, 0, 40, 21
HSL 72°, 42.6, 63.1 hsl(72,42.6%,63.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 72°, 39.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.151, -18.024, 38.134
XYZ 44.345, 53.468, 26.072
xyY 0.358, 0.432, 53.468
CIE-LCH 78.151, 42.179, 115.298
CIE-LUV 78.151, -6.088, 52.96
Hunter-Lab 73.122, -19.712, 30.045
Binary 10111001, 11001001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #b9c979

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Alternatives to #b9c979

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#b9c979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c979;}
.background {background-color:#b9c979;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c979;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c979

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, #050602 is the darkest color, while #fbfcf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a59d is the less saturated color, while #d7fc46 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c979 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbeae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5c47d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #eabc84 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8c2cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc67b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8c080 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2c4b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population