#B9B979
Muted Yellow
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About #B9B979 Muted Yellow
#B9B979 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 185 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 60%.
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 #B9B979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
60°
Hue
31%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9B979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9B979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9B979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.04:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9B979 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.28:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9B979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9B979 |
| RGB | rgb(185, 185, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 31%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 185, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 72.5%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 35%, 27% |
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