#bb8973 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb8973 is composed of 73.3% red, 53.7% green and 45.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.7% magenta, 38.5% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 18.3 degrees, a saturation of 34.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #bb8973 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe6 with #771300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 54
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 39
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb8973 color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#bb8973 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb8973 has RGB values of R:187, G:137, B:115 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.39, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12290419.

Hex triplet bb8973 #bb8973
RGB Decimal 187, 137, 115 rgb(187,137,115)
RGB Percent 73.3, 53.7, 45.1 rgb(73.3%,53.7%,45.1%)
CMYK 0, 27, 39, 27
HSL 18.3°, 34.6, 59.2 hsl(18.3,34.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 18.3°, 38.5, 73.3
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 61.391, 16.179, 19.295
XYZ 32.534, 29.695, 20.237
xyY 0.395, 0.36, 29.695
CIE-LCH 61.391, 25.181, 50.021
CIE-LUV 61.391, 34.911, 22.19
Hunter-Lab 54.493, 11.205, 16.127
Binary 10111011, 10001001, 01110011

Color Schemes with #bb8973

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Alternatives to #bb8973

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#bb8973 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb8973

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb8973;}
.background {background-color:#bb8973;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb8973

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, #050303 is the darkest color, while #fbf8f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb8973

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b9593 is the less saturated color, while #fb7033 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb8973 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d938e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2997e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39378 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c18b94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab937a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b68f76 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8a88 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population