#b9c217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c217 is composed of 72.5% red, 76.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.1% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 63.2 degrees, a saturation of 78.8% and a lightness of 42.5%. #b9c217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #738500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#b9c217 color description : Strong yellow.

#b9c217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c217 has RGB values of R:185, G:194, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12173847.

Hex triplet b9c217 #b9c217
RGB Decimal 185, 194, 23 rgb(185,194,23)
RGB Percent 72.5, 76.1, 9 rgb(72.5%,76.1%,9%)
CMYK 5, 0, 88, 24
HSL 63.2°, 78.8, 42.5 hsl(63.2,78.8%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.2°, 88.1, 76.1
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 75.427, -21.098, 73.233
XYZ 39.454, 48.96, 8.182
xyY 0.408, 0.507, 48.96
CIE-LCH 75.427, 76.211, 106.072
CIE-LUV 75.427, -0.172, 81.941
Hunter-Lab 69.972, -21.802, 42.047
Binary 10111001, 11000010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #b9c217

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Alternatives to #b9c217

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#b9c217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c217

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c217;}
.background {background-color:#b9c217;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c217;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c217

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 #fcfdef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6f6a is the less saturated color, while #c8d306 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c217 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
  • #afb08e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d4bd20 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ecb430 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cabf1d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d9b927 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bb85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population