Grayish Yellow

The color #B5B99B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 185, 155 and HSL values of 68°, 18%, 67%.

Color Values for #B5B99B

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HEX:
#B5B99B
RGB:
rgb(181,185,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(68,18%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 16%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5B99B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5B99B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #B5B99B

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 #B5B99B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5B99B

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

Complementary Colors for #B5B99B

The complementary color for #B5B99B is #A09CBA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5B99B

The analogous colors for #B5B99B are #BAAF9C and #A7BA9C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5B99B

The triadic colors for #B5B99B are #9CB6BA and #BA9CB6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5B99B

These are the darker variations of #B5B99B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #91947C and #6D6F5D. This progression shows how #B5B99B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5B99B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4C7AF and #D3D5C3. This progression shows how #B5B99B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5B99B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5B99B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B5B99B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5B99B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5B99B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 181, 185, 155 and HSL values of 68°, 18%, 67%.

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