#B9A988
Muted Yellow
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About #B9A988 Muted Yellow
#B9A988 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 169 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 40°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 63%.
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 #B9A988 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
40°
Hue
26%
Saturation
63%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9A988 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9A988 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9A988 on White
Contrast Ratio2.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9A988 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9A988 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9A988 |
| RGB | rgb(185, 169, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(40, 26%, 63%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 169, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 66.3%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 26%, 27% |
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