Grayish Yellow

The color #B3B49E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 180, 158 and HSL values of 63°, 13%, 66%.

Color Values for #B3B49E

Below are the different color format representations for #B3B49E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3B49E
RGB:
rgb(179,180,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,13%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 12%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3B49E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3B49E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 70.6%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #B3B49E

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B3B49E

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3B49E

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B3B49E

The complementary color for #B3B49E is #9E9DB4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3B49E

The analogous colors for #B3B49E are #B4A99D and #A7B49D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3B49E

The triadic colors for #B3B49E are #9DB2B4 and #B49DB2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3B49E

These are the darker variations of #B3B49E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F907E and #6B6C5F. This progression shows how #B3B49E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3B49E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2C3B1 and #D1D2C5. This progression shows how #B3B49E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3B49E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3B49E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B3B49E in their visual identity.

#B3B49E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3B49E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3B49E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 179, 180, 158 and HSL values of 63°, 13%, 66%.

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