#B3AD3C

Color Details

HEX
#B3AD3C
RGB
rgb(179, 173, 60)
HSL
hsl(57, 50%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 66%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3ad3c
Contrast 8.96:1 AAA
White on #b3ad3c
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#b3ad3c on Black
Contrast 8.96:1 AAA
#b3ad3c on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2bd63
#d1ce8a
#e1deb1
#8f8a30
#6b6824
#484518

Complement & Analogous

#3c42b4
#7eb43c
#b4723c

Triadic

#3cb4ae
#ae3cb4

Monochrome

#484518 #6b6824 #b3ad3c #d1ce8a #e1deb1 #f0efd8

Analogous

#b4723c #cb9c77 #b3ad3c #98c363 #7eb43c #659030

Complementary Mix

#6b6824 #b3ad3c #d1ce8a #3c42b4 #8084ce #272b75

Nearby Colors

#b3ad3b
#b3ad3d
#b3ad2c
#b3ad4c

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About #B3AD3C

#B3AD3C converts to RGB(179, 173, 60) and HSL(57, 50%, 47%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B3AD3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3AD3C?
RGB: 179, 173, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 173, 60)
Is #B3AD3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3AD3C?
Complement: #3c42b4.
Does #B3AD3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.96:1 (AAA (normal text)).