#B5AD4C

Color Details

HEX
#B5AD4C
RGB
rgb(181, 173, 76)
HSL
hsl(55, 42%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 58%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5ad4c
Contrast 9.05:1 AAA
White on #b5ad4c
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail
#b5ad4c on Black
Contrast 9.05:1 AAA
#b5ad4c on White
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c4bd70
#d3ce94
#e1deb7
#918a3d
#6d682e
#48451e

Complement & Analogous

#4a53b5
#88b54a
#b5774a

Triadic

#4ab5ac
#ac4ab5

Monochrome

#48451e #6d682e #b5ad4c #d3ce94 #e1deb7 #f0efdb

Analogous

#b5774a #cba080 #b5ad4c #a0c46e #88b54a #6d913b

Complementary Mix

#6d682e #b5ad4c #d3ce94 #4a53b5 #898fcf #303676

Nearby Colors

#b5ad4b
#b5ad4d
#b5ad3c
#b5ad5c

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About #B5AD4C

#B5AD4C converts to RGB(181, 173, 76) and HSL(55, 42%, 50%). 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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#B5AD4C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5AD4C?
RGB: 181, 173, 76. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 173, 76)
Is #B5AD4C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5AD4C?
Complement: #4a53b5.
Does #B5AD4C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.32:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.05:1 (AAA (normal text)).