#bb9b1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9b1a is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 86.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 75.6% and a lightness of 41.8%. #bb9b1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #773700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 86
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9b1a color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9b1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9b1a has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.86, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294938.

Hex triplet bb9b1a #bb9b1a
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 26 rgb(187,155,26)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 10.2 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 86, 27
HSL 48.1°, 75.6, 41.8 hsl(48.1,75.6%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 86.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.029, 0.023, 64.24
XYZ 32.402, 34.083, 5.849
xyY 0.448, 0.471, 34.083
CIE-LCH 65.029, 64.24, 89.979
CIE-LUV 65.029, 27.987, 66.159
Hunter-Lab 58.381, -3.098, 34.926
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #bb9b1a

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Alternatives to #bb9b1a

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#bb9b1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9b1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9b1a;}
.background {background-color:#bb9b1a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9b1a;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9b1a

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, #0f0c02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9b1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f64 is the less saturated color, while #d4aa01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9b1a 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d977d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a326 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b29 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c795a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a022 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b23 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2976f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population