#B5B217
Yellow
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HSL
About #B5B217 Yellow
#B5B217 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 178 green, and 23 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 59°, 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 #B5B217 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
59°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B5B217 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B5B217 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B5B217 on White
Contrast Ratio2.25:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B5B217 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.35:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B5B217 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B5B217 |
| RGB | rgb(181, 178, 23) |
| HSL | hsl(59, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 178, 23 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 69.8%, 9.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 2%, 87%, 29% |
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