#b9b55b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9b55b is composed of 72.5% red, 71% green and 35.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 50.8% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 57.4 degrees, a saturation of 40.2% and a lightness of 54.1%. #b9b55b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb6 with #736b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 71
    • B 36
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 51
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#b9b55b color description : Moderate yellow.

#b9b55b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9b55b has RGB values of R:185, G:181, B:91 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.51, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12170587.

Hex triplet b9b55b #b9b55b
RGB Decimal 185, 181, 91 rgb(185,181,91)
RGB Percent 72.5, 71, 35.7 rgb(72.5%,71%,35.7%)
CMYK 0, 2, 51, 27
HSL 57.4°, 40.2, 54.1 hsl(57.4,40.2%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 57.4°, 50.8, 72.5
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 72.307, -10.942, 45.866
XYZ 38.42, 44.118, 16.389
xyY 0.388, 0.446, 44.118
CIE-LCH 72.307, 47.153, 103.418
CIE-LUV 72.307, 6.806, 57.842
Hunter-Lab 66.421, -12.989, 31.866
Binary 10111001, 10110101, 01011011

Color Schemes with #b9b55b

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Alternatives to #b9b55b

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#b9b55b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9b55b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9b55b;}
.background {background-color:#b9b55b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9b55b;}

Shades and Tints of #b9b55b

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #faf9f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9b55b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8c88 is the less saturated color, while #f8ef1c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9b55b 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afae9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7b562 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dcad67 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2b55f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #cfb062 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1b198 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population