#bbb717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbb717 is composed of 73.3% red, 71.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 87.7% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 58.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bbb717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #776f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 72
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 88
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bbb717 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbb717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbb717 has RGB values of R:187, G:183, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.88, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12302103.

Hex triplet bbb717 #bbb717
RGB Decimal 187, 183, 23 rgb(187,183,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 71.8, 9 rgb(73.3%,71.8%,9%)
CMYK 0, 2, 88, 27
HSL 58.5°, 78.1, 41.2 hsl(58.5,78.1%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.5°, 87.7, 73.3
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.558, -14.728, 70.997
XYZ 37.582, 44.494, 7.419
xyY 0.42, 0.497, 44.494
CIE-LCH 72.558, 72.509, 101.72
CIE-LUV 72.558, 8.362, 77.625
Hunter-Lab 66.704, -16.163, 40.098
Binary 10111011, 10110111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bbb717

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Alternatives to #bbb717

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#bbb717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbb717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbb717;}
.background {background-color:#bbb717;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbb717;}

Shades and Tints of #bbb717

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, #0c0c02 is the darkest color, while #fefefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbb717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cbc607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbb717 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
  • #aaa989 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbb621 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e2ad2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbaeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c5b61d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4b025 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5b17f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population