Yellow

The color #B9B96C is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 185, 108 and HSL values of 60°, 35%, 57%.

Color Values for #B9B96C

Below are the different color format representations for #B9B96C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B9B96C
RGB:
rgb(185,185,108) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,35%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 42%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9B96C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9B96C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 72.5%
Blue: 42.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B9B96C

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 #B9B96C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9B96C

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

Complementary Colors for #B9B96C

The complementary color for #B9B96C is #6B6BB8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9B96C

The analogous colors for #B9B96C are #B8916B and #91B86B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9B96C

The triadic colors for #B9B96C are #6BB8B8 and #B86BB8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9B96C

These are the darker variations of #B9B96C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #949456 and #6F6F41. This progression shows how #B9B96C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9B96C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7C789 and #D5D5A7. This progression shows how #B9B96C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9B96C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9B96C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#B9B96C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9B96C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9B96C is a yellow with RGB values of 185, 185, 108 and HSL values of 60°, 35%, 57%.

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