#bbb521 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb521 is composed of 73.3% red, 71% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 82.4% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 57.7 degrees, a saturation of 70% and a lightness of 43.1%. #bbb521 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff42 with #776b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 82
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bbb521 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbb521 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb521 has RGB values of R:187, G:181, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.82, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12301601.

Hex triplet bbb521 #bbb521
RGB Decimal 187, 181, 33 rgb(187,181,33)
RGB Percent 73.3, 71, 12.9 rgb(73.3%,71%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 3, 82, 27
HSL 57.7°, 70, 43.1 hsl(57.7,70%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.7°, 82.4, 73.3
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 72.043, -13.455, 68.333
XYZ 37.292, 43.723, 7.914
xyY 0.419, 0.492, 43.723
CIE-LCH 72.043, 69.645, 101.139
CIE-LUV 72.043, 9.59, 75.469
Hunter-Lab 66.123, -15.046, 39.19
Binary 10111011, 10110101, 00100001

Color Schemes with #bbb521

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Alternatives to #bbb521

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#bbb521 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb521

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb521;}
.background {background-color:#bbb521;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbb521;}

Shades and Tints of #bbb521

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, #040301 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb521

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6d is the less saturated color, while #d4cc08 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb521 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa98b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cab52b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e0ac34 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #caacb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b527 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d3af2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4af81 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population