#b9959b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9959b is composed of 72.5% red, 58.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 16.2% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 350 degrees, a saturation of 20.5% and a lightness of 65.5%. #b9959b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #732b37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 73
    • G 58
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 16
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9959b color description : Grayish red.

#b9959b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9959b has RGB values of R:185, G:149, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.16, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12162459.

Hex triplet b9959b #b9959b
RGB Decimal 185, 149, 155 rgb(185,149,155)
RGB Percent 72.5, 58.4, 60.8 rgb(72.5%,58.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 19, 16, 27
HSL 350°, 20.5, 65.5 hsl(350,20.5%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 350°, 19.5, 72.5
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.103, 14.416, 1.955
XYZ 36.671, 34.177, 35.674
xyY 0.344, 0.321, 34.177
CIE-LCH 65.103, 14.548, 7.722
CIE-LUV 65.103, 21.705, 0.26
Hunter-Lab 58.461, 9.661, 4.743
Binary 10111001, 10010101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #b9959b

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Alternatives to #b9959b

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#b9959b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9959b;}
.background {background-color:#b9959b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9959b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9959b

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f7f4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9959b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aba3a4 is the less saturated color, while #fd516e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9959b 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a59e9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a2a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39e9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bd99a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9da0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b59a9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bb98a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population