#B5B49B

Color Details

HEX
#B5B49B
RGB
rgb(181, 180, 155)
HSL
hsl(58, 15%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 14%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b5b49b
Contrast 9.97:1 AAA
White on #b5b49b
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail
#b5b49b on Black
Contrast 9.97:1 AAA
#b5b49b on White
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c4c3af
#d3d2c3
#e1e1d7
#91907c
#6d6c5d
#48483e

Complement & Analogous

#9b9cb5
#aabb95
#bba795

Triadic

#9bb5b4
#b49bb5

Monochrome

#48483e #6d6c5d #b5b49b #d3d2c3 #e1e1d7 #f0f0eb

Analogous

#bba795 #cfc1b5 #b5b49b #bbc9aa #aabb95 #889677

Complementary Mix

#6d6c5d #b5b49b #d3d2c3 #9b9cb5 #bebfcf #656576

Nearby Colors

#b5b49a
#b5b49c
#b5b48b
#b5b4ab

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About #B5B49B

#B5B49B converts to RGB(181, 180, 155) and HSL(58, 15%, 66%). 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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#B5B49B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B5B49B?
RGB: 181, 180, 155. Copy as CSS: rgb(181, 180, 155)
Is #B5B49B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B5B49B?
Complement: #9b9cb5.
Does #B5B49B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.11:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.97:1 (AAA (normal text)).