#bb997b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb997b is composed of 73.3% red, 60% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 34.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 28.1 degrees, a saturation of 32% and a lightness of 60.8%. #bb997b color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff6 with #773300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 73
    • G 60
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 34
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb997b color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#bb997b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb997b has RGB values of R:187, G:153, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.34, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294523.

Hex triplet bb997b #bb997b
RGB Decimal 187, 153, 123 rgb(187,153,123)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60, 48.2 rgb(73.3%,60%,48.2%)
CMYK 0, 18, 34, 27
HSL 28.1°, 32, 60.8 hsl(28.1,32%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 28.1°, 34.2, 73.3
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 65.576, 8.325, 20.539
XYZ 35.46, 34.778, 23.583
xyY 0.378, 0.371, 34.778
CIE-LCH 65.576, 22.162, 67.937
CIE-LUV 65.576, 23.92, 25.721
Hunter-Lab 58.973, 4.126, 17.572
Binary 10111011, 10011001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #bb997b

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Alternatives to #bb997b

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#bb997b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb997b;}
.background {background-color:#bb997b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bb997b

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, #0a0805 is the darkest color, while #fefdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb997b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9b9a is the less saturated color, while #f9953d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb997b 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a59f99 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aea384 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bf9e81 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c299a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b29f80 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bd9c7f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf9995 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population