Grayish Yellow

The color #B5B9AC is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 185, 172 and HSL values of 78°, 8%, 70%.

Color Values for #B5B9AC

Below are the different color format representations for #B5B9AC. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B5B9AC
RGB:
rgb(181,185,172) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(78,8%,70%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5B9AC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5B9AC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 67.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B5B9AC

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 #B5B9AC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5B9AC

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

Complementary Colors for #B5B9AC

The complementary color for #B5B9AC is #B0ACB9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5B9AC

The analogous colors for #B5B9AC are #B9B6AC and #AFB9AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5B9AC

The triadic colors for #B5B9AC are #ACB5B9 and #B9ACB5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5B9AC

These are the darker variations of #B5B9AC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #91948A and #6D6F67. This progression shows how #B5B9AC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5B9AC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4C7BD and #D3D5CD. This progression shows how #B5B9AC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5B9AC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5B9AC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B5B9AC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5B9AC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5B9AC is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 181, 185, 172 and HSL values of 78°, 8%, 70%.

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