#B9971D
Yellow
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HSL
About #B9971D Yellow
#B9971D is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 151 green, and 29 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 47°, saturation of 73%, and lightness of 42%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #B9971D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
47°
Hue
73%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9971D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9971D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9971D on White
Contrast Ratio2.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9971D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.51:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9971D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9971D |
| RGB | rgb(185, 151, 29) |
| HSL | hsl(47, 73%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 151, 29 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 59.2%, 11.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 18%, 84%, 27% |
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