Yellow

The color #B9BD74 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 185, 189, 116 and HSL values of 63°, 36%, 60%.

Color Values for #B9BD74

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HEX:
#B9BD74
RGB:
rgb(185,189,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,36%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 39%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B9BD74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B9BD74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.5%
Green: 74.1%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B9BD74

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 #B9BD74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B9BD74

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

Complementary Colors for #B9BD74

The complementary color for #B9BD74 is #7874BE. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B9BD74

The analogous colors for #B9BD74 are #BE9D74 and #95BE74. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B9BD74

The triadic colors for #B9BD74 are #74BABE and #BE74BA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B9BD74

These are the darker variations of #B9BD74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #94975D and #6F7146. This progression shows how #B9BD74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B9BD74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C7CA90 and #D5D7AC. This progression shows how #B9BD74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B9BD74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B9BD74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B9BD74

Companies and brands that incorporate #B9BD74 in their visual identity.

#B9BD74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B9BD74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B9BD74 is a yellow with RGB values of 185, 189, 116 and HSL values of 63°, 36%, 60%.

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