Yellow

The color #B8B979 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 184, 185, 121 and HSL values of 61°, 31%, 60%.

Color Values for #B8B979

Below are the different color format representations for #B8B979. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B8B979
RGB:
rgb(184,185,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,31%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 35%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B8B979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B8B979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.2%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B8B979

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 #B8B979

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B8B979

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

Complementary Colors for #B8B979

The complementary color for #B8B979 is #7A79B9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B8B979

The analogous colors for #B8B979 are #B99A79 and #98B979. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B8B979

The triadic colors for #B8B979 are #79B8B9 and #B979B8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B8B979

These are the darker variations of #B8B979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #939461 and #6E6F49. This progression shows how #B8B979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B8B979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C6C794 and #D4D5AF. This progression shows how #B8B979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B8B979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B8B979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B8B979

Companies and brands that incorporate #B8B979 in their visual identity.

#B8B979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B8B979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B8B979 is a yellow with RGB values of 184, 185, 121 and HSL values of 61°, 31%, 60%.

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