#B59517
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #B59517 Yellow
#B59517 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 149 green, and 23 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 48°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #B59517 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
48°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B59517 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B59517 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B59517 on White
Contrast Ratio2.89:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B59517 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.28:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B59517 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B59517 |
| RGB | rgb(181, 149, 23) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 149, 23 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 58.4%, 9.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 87%, 29% |
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