#bb9e0b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb9e0b is composed of 73.3% red, 62% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 50.1 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 38.8%. #bb9e0b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff16 with #773d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 73
    • G 62
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 94
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb9e0b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb9e0b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb9e0b has RGB values of R:187, G:158, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.94, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12295691.

Hex triplet bb9e0b #bb9e0b
RGB Decimal 187, 158, 11 rgb(187,158,11)
RGB Percent 73.3, 62, 4.3 rgb(73.3%,62%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 16, 94, 27
HSL 50.1°, 88.9, 38.8 hsl(50.1,88.9%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 50.1°, 94.1, 73.3
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.783, -1.869, 67.733
XYZ 32.781, 35.044, 5.354
xyY 0.448, 0.479, 35.044
CIE-LCH 65.783, 67.759, 91.581
CIE-LUV 65.783, 25.998, 68.972
Hunter-Lab 59.198, -4.751, 36.076
Binary 10111011, 10011110, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bb9e0b

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Alternatives to #bb9e0b

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#bb9e0b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb9e0b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb9e0b;}
.background {background-color:#bb9e0b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb9e0b;}

Shades and Tints of #bb9e0b

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, #020100 is the darkest color, while #fefbee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb9e0b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #67665f is the less saturated color, while #c3a303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb9e0b 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
  • #9d987a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a518 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9c1e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c798a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a213 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69d17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a6b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population