#b27217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b27217 is composed of 69.8% red, 44.7% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 87.1% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 35.2 degrees, a saturation of 77.1% and a lightness of 39.4%. #b27217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffe42e with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #996600.

    • R 70
    • G 45
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 36
    • Y 87
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b27217 color description : Dark orange [Brown tone].

#b27217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b27217 has RGB values of R:178, G:114, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.36, Y:0.87, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11694615.

Hex triplet b27217 #b27217
RGB Decimal 178, 114, 23 rgb(178,114,23)
RGB Percent 69.8, 44.7, 9 rgb(69.8%,44.7%,9%)
CMYK 0, 36, 87, 30
HSL 35.2°, 77.1, 39.4 hsl(35.2,77.1%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.2°, 87.1, 69.8
Web Safe 996600 #996600
CIE-LAB 53.56, 18.521, 55.264
XYZ 24.533, 21.563, 3.681
xyY 0.493, 0.433, 21.563
CIE-LCH 53.56, 58.285, 71.472
CIE-LUV 53.56, 52.561, 50.28
Hunter-Lab 46.436, 13.04, 27.806
Binary 10110010, 01110010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b27217

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Alternatives to #b27217

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#b27217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b27217

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b27217;}
.background {background-color:#b27217;}
.border {border:1px solid #b27217;}

Shades and Tints of #b27217

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 #fdf9f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b27217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656564 is the less saturated color, while #c17508 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b27217 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #867967 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #968626 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7801e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ba7179 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a07f20 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ab7b1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b77155 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population