#bb971c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb971c is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 85% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 46.4 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bb971c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #772f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 85
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb971c color description : Strong yellow.

#bb971c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb971c has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.85, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12293916.

Hex triplet bb971c #bb971c
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 28 rgb(187,151,28)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 11 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 19, 85, 27
HSL 46.4°, 74, 42.2 hsl(46.4,74%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.4°, 85, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 63.985, 2.238, 62.857
XYZ 31.77, 32.783, 5.753
xyY 0.452, 0.466, 32.783
CIE-LCH 63.985, 62.897, 87.961
CIE-LUV 63.985, 30.907, 64.27
Hunter-Lab 57.257, -1.154, 34.122
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bb971c

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#bb971c Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bb971c

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, #100d02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb971c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716e66 is the less saturated color, while #d4a503 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb971c 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c957c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a028 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7982a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d24 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c39825 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2946d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population