#B8B242
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #B8B242 Yellow
#B8B242 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 184 red, 178 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 57°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #B8B242 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
57°
Hue
47%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B8B242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B8B242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B8B242 on White
Contrast Ratio2.21:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B8B242 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.48:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B8B242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B8B242 |
| RGB | rgb(184, 178, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(57, 47%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 184, 178, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 72.2%, 69.8%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 3%, 64%, 28% |
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