#bb9b1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9b1e is composed of 73.3% red, 60.8% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 47.8 degrees, a saturation of 72.4% and a lightness of 42.5%. #bb9b1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #773700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 61
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 84
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9b1e color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9b1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9b1e has RGB values of R:187, G:155, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.84, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12294942.

Hex triplet bb9b1e #bb9b1e
RGB Decimal 187, 155, 30 rgb(187,155,30)
RGB Percent 73.3, 60.8, 11.8 rgb(73.3%,60.8%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 17, 84, 27
HSL 47.8°, 72.4, 42.5 hsl(47.8,72.4%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.8°, 84, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.044, 0.13, 63.197
XYZ 32.45, 34.103, 6.102
xyY 0.447, 0.469, 34.103
CIE-LCH 65.044, 63.197, 89.882
CIE-LUV 65.044, 27.902, 65.537
Hunter-Lab 58.397, -3.009, 34.683
Binary 10111011, 10011011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bb9b1e

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Alternatives to #bb9b1e

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#bb9b1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9b1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9b1e;}
.background {background-color:#bb9b1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9b1e;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9b1e

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fcfaef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9b1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706f69 is the less saturated color, while #d4aa05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9b1e 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
  • #9d977e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a32a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca9b2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c795a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b7a025 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29770 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population