#b9872a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9872a is composed of 72.5% red, 52.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27% magenta, 77.3% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 39 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #b9872a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #730f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 53
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9872a color description : Strong orange.

#b9872a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9872a has RGB values of R:185, G:135, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12158762.

Hex triplet b9872a #b9872a
RGB Decimal 185, 135, 42 rgb(185,135,42)
RGB Percent 72.5, 52.9, 16.5 rgb(72.5%,52.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 27, 77, 27
HSL 39°, 63, 44.5 hsl(39,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 39°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 59.718, 10.586, 54.329
XYZ 29.09, 27.811, 6.026
xyY 0.462, 0.442, 27.811
CIE-LCH 59.718, 55.351, 78.974
CIE-LUV 59.718, 40.956, 54.897
Hunter-Lab 52.736, 6.175, 30.14
Binary 10111001, 10000111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #b9872a

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Alternatives to #b9872a

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#b9872a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9872a

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Shades and Tints of #b9872a

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, #090702 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9872a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737270 is the less saturated color, while #dc9207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9872a 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948a78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69537 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98e34 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9032 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98b30 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8569 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population