#bb9b15 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9b15 is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 88.8% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48.4 degrees, a saturation of 79.8% and a lightness of 40.8%. #bb9b15 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2a with #773700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 89
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9b15 color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9b15 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9b15 has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.89, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294933.

Hex triplet bb9b15 #bb9b15
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 21 rgb(187,155,21)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 8.2 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 89, 27
HSL 48.4°, 79.8, 40.8 hsl(48.4,79.8%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.4°, 88.8, 73.3
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.013, -0.091, 65.387
XYZ 32.351, 34.063, 5.58
xyY 0.449, 0.473, 34.063
CIE-LCH 65.013, 65.387, 90.079
CIE-LUV 65.013, 28.077, 66.826
Hunter-Lab 58.364, -3.194, 35.186
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 00010101

Color Schemes with #bb9b15

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Alternatives to #bb9b15

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#bb9b15 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9b15

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9b15;}
.background {background-color:#bb9b15;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9b15;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9b15

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, #0b0901 is the darkest color, while #fefdf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9b15

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a65 is the less saturated color, while #cba505 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9b15 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
  • #9d967b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a322 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b25 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c795a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a01d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2976d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population