#B9A42D
Yellow
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About #B9A42D Yellow
#B9A42D is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 164 green, and 45 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 51°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #B9A42D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
51°
Hue
61%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9A42D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9A42D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9A42D on White
Contrast Ratio2.5:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9A42D on Black
Contrast Ratio8.41:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9A42D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9A42D |
| RGB | rgb(185, 164, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(51, 61%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 164, 45 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 64.3%, 17.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 76%, 27% |
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