#b9c978 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b9c978 is composed of 72.5% red, 78.8% green and 47.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 40.3% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 71.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 62.9%. #b9c978 color hex could be obtained by blending #fffff0 with #739300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 40
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#b9c978 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#b9c978 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b9c978 has RGB values of R:185, G:201, B:120 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.4, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12175736.

Hex triplet b9c978 #b9c978
RGB Decimal 185, 201, 120 rgb(185,201,120)
RGB Percent 72.5, 78.8, 47.1 rgb(72.5%,78.8%,47.1%)
CMYK 8, 0, 40, 21
HSL 71.9°, 42.9, 62.9 hsl(71.9,42.9%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 71.9°, 40.3, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.136, -18.141, 38.621
XYZ 44.284, 53.444, 25.751
xyY 0.359, 0.433, 53.444
CIE-LCH 78.136, 42.669, 115.16
CIE-LUV 78.136, -6.062, 53.505
Hunter-Lab 73.105, -19.807, 30.289
Binary 10111001, 11001001, 01111000

Color Schemes with #b9c978

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Alternatives to #b9c978

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#b9c978 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b9c978

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b9c978;}
.background {background-color:#b9c978;}
.border {border:1px solid #b9c978;}

Shades and Tints of #b9c978

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, #050502 is the darkest color, while #fafbf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b9c978

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a59c is the less saturated color, while #d8fc45 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b9c978 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbeae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d5c47c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #eabc83 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c8c2cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbc67a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8c07f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2c4af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population