#B5B979
Muted Yellow
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About #B5B979 Muted Yellow
#B5B979 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 185 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 64°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #B5B979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
64°
Hue
31%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B5B979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B5B979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B5B979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B5B979 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.18:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B5B979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B5B979 |
| RGB | rgb(181, 185, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(64, 31%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 185, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 72.5%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 2%, 0%, 35%, 27% |
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