#bb972b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb972b is composed of 73.3% red, 59.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 77% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 45 degrees, a saturation of 62.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bb972b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #772f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 73
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 77
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb972b color description : Strong yellow.

#bb972b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb972b has RGB values of R:187, G:151, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.77, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12293931.

Hex triplet bb972b #bb972b
RGB Decimal 187, 151, 43 rgb(187,151,43)
RGB Percent 73.3, 59.2, 16.9 rgb(73.3%,59.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 19, 77, 27
HSL 45°, 62.6, 45.1 hsl(45,62.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 45°, 77, 73.3
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.059, 2.743, 58.121
XYZ 31.997, 32.874, 6.945
xyY 0.446, 0.458, 32.874
CIE-LCH 64.059, 58.185, 87.298
CIE-LUV 64.059, 30.473, 61.291
Hunter-Lab 57.336, -0.724, 32.953
Binary 10111011, 10010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bb972b

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Alternatives to #bb972b

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#bb972b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bb972b

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, #0c0903 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb972b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747472 is the less saturated color, while #dea908 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb972b 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d9580 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a037 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69837 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59d32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29833 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population