Yellow

The color #B9B966 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 185, 102 and HSL values of 60°, 37%, 56%.

Color Values for #B9B966

Below are the different color format representations for #B9B966. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9B966
RGB:
rgb(185,185,102) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,37%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 45%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9B966

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9B966. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 40%

Contrast Analysis for #B9B966

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 #B9B966

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9B966

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

Complementary Colors for #B9B966

The complementary color for #B9B966 is #6565B8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9B966

The analogous colors for #B9B966 are #B88F65 and #8FB865. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9B966

The triadic colors for #B9B966 are #65B8B8 and #B865B8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9B966

These are the darker variations of #B9B966. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #949452 and #6F6F3D. This progression shows how #B9B966 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9B966

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7C785 and #D5D5A3. This progression shows how #B9B966. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9B966

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9B966. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9B966

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9B966 in their visual identity.

#B9B966 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9B966. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9B966 is a yellow with RGB values of 185, 185, 102 and HSL values of 60°, 37%, 56%.

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