Grayish Yellow

The color #B3B99C is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 185, 156 and HSL values of 72°, 17%, 67%.

Color Values for #B3B99C

Below are the different color format representations for #B3B99C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3B99C
RGB:
rgb(179,185,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,17%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 16%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3B99C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3B99C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #B3B99C

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 #B3B99C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3B99C

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

Complementary Colors for #B3B99C

The complementary color for #B3B99C is #A29DB9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3B99C

The analogous colors for #B3B99C are #B9B19D and #A5B99D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3B99C

The triadic colors for #B3B99C are #9DB3B9 and #B99DB3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3B99C

These are the darker variations of #B3B99C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F947D and #6B6F5E. This progression shows how #B3B99C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3B99C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2C7B0 and #D1D5C4. This progression shows how #B3B99C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3B99C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3B99C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #B3B99C in their visual identity.

#B3B99C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3B99C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3B99C is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 179, 185, 156 and HSL values of 72°, 17%, 67%.

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