#B5A517
Yellow
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #B5A517 Yellow
#B5A517 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 165 green, and 23 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 54°, 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 #B5A517 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
54°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B5A517 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B5A517 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B5A517 on White
Contrast Ratio2.51:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B5A517 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.36:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B5A517 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B5A517 |
| RGB | rgb(181, 165, 23) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 165, 23 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 64.7%, 9.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 87%, 29% |
Related Palettes
12 palettes using #B5A517 or similar colors