#B9A57E
Muted Yellow
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About #B9A57E Muted Yellow
#B9A57E is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 165 green, and 126 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 40°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 61%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #B9A57E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
40°
Hue
30%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9A57E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9A57E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9A57E on White
Contrast Ratio2.4:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9A57E on Black
Contrast Ratio8.75:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9A57E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9A57E |
| RGB | rgb(185, 165, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(40, 30%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 165, 126 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 64.7%, 49.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 32%, 27% |
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