Custom Color Color #B9959C – Meaning, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Live Previews
Explore the Hot Pink color #B9959C with HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL values, color meaning, psychology, and live previews for design and branding.
#B9959C
RGB(185, 149, 156)
Color Spaces of #B9959C
| Space | V1 | V2 | V3 | V4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGB | 185 | 149 | 156 | |
| HSL | 0.97 | 0.20 | 0.65 | |
| HSV | 348° | 19° | 73° | |
| CMYK | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.27 |
| XYZ | 36.756 | 34.211 | 36.113 | |
| Yxy | 34.211 | 0.343 | 0.319 | |
| Hunter | 58.49 | 13.14 | 1.20 | |
| CIE-Lab | 65.13 | 14.58 | 1.44 |
#b9959c color RGB value is (185,149,156). #b9959c color name is Custom Color color.
#b9959c hex color red value is 185, green value is 149 and the blue value of its RGB is 156. Cylindrical-coordinate representations (also known as HSL) of color #b9959c hue: 0.97, saturation: 0.20 and the lightness value of b9959c is 0.65.
The process color (four color CMYK) of #b9959c color hex is 0.00, 0.19, 0.16, 0.27. Web safe color of #b9959c is #cc9999. Color #b9959c contains mainly RED color.
Base Numbers
| Base | Red | Green | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binary | 10111001 | 10010101 | 10011100 |
| Octal | 271 | 225 | 234 |
| Decimal | 185 | 149 | 156 |
| Hex | B9 | 95 | 9C |
Shades of #b9959c
Tints of #b9959c
Color Psychology of #b9959c
Red is a powerful, energetic color associated with passion, excitement, and urgency. It stimulates appetite and creates a sense of urgency.
Associated Emotions
Common Use Cases
- Call-to-action buttons
- Sale announcements
- Food industry
- Sports brands
- Entertainment
CSS Code for #b9959c
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Frequently Asked Questions about #b9959c
About #B9959C Custom Color
#B9959C (Custom Color) is a red-based color with RGB values of 185, 149, 156. This color belongs to the red color family and can be used in various design applications including web design, graphic design, interior design, and branding projects.
When working with #b9959c, designers often pair it with complementary colors to create visual contrast, or use analogous colors for a more harmonious palette. The shades (darker versions) and tints (lighter versions) shown above provide a monochromatic color scheme that works well for creating depth and hierarchy in designs.
For web development, #b9959c can be implemented using various CSS color formats including hexadecimal (#b9959c), RGB (rgb(185, 149, 156)), HSL (hsl(348, 20%, 65%)), or CMYK for print projects. The web-safe equivalent of this color is #cc9999, which ensures consistent display across older browsers and devices.