#b9556c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9556c is composed of 72.5% red, 33.3% green and 42.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 54.1% magenta, 41.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 346.2 degrees, a saturation of 41.7% and a lightness of 52.9%. #b9556c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaad8 with #730000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6666.

    • R 73
    • G 33
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 54
    • Y 42
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9556c color description : Moderate red.

#b9556c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9556c has RGB values of R:185, G:85, B:108 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.54, Y:0.42, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12146028.

Hex triplet b9556c #b9556c
RGB Decimal 185, 85, 108 rgb(185,85,108)
RGB Percent 72.5, 33.3, 42.4 rgb(72.5%,33.3%,42.4%)
CMYK 0, 54, 42, 27
HSL 346.2°, 41.7, 52.9 hsl(346.2,41.7%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 346.2°, 54.1, 72.5
Web Safe cc6666 #cc6666
CIE-LAB 49.37, 42.655, 6.569
XYZ 25.963, 17.896, 16.274
xyY 0.432, 0.298, 17.896
CIE-LCH 49.37, 43.158, 8.755
CIE-LUV 49.37, 67.223, 0.598
Hunter-Lab 42.304, 35.52, 6.805
Binary 10111001, 01010101, 01101100

Color Schemes with #b9556c

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Alternatives to #b9556c

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#b9556c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9556c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9556c;}
.background {background-color:#b9556c;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9556c;}

Shades and Tints of #b9556c

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, #0b0406 is the darkest color, while #fefcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9556c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8385 is the less saturated color, while #fa1449 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9556c 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #836f74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c7b82 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d786d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bb6066 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #926d7a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9d6b6c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba5c68 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population