#B9C242
Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #B9C242 Yellow
#B9C242 is a yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 185 red, 194 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 64°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #B9C242 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
64°
Hue
51%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B9C242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B9C242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B9C242 on White
Contrast Ratio1.93:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B9C242 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.86:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B9C242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B9C242 |
| RGB | rgb(185, 194, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(64, 51%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 194, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 72.5%, 76.1%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 5%, 0%, 66%, 24% |
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