#B8B50C

Color Details

HEX
#B8B50C
RGB
rgb(184, 181, 12)
HSL
hsl(59, 88%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 93%, 28%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b8b50c
Contrast 9.65:1 AAA
White on #b8b50c
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail
#b8b50c on Black
Contrast 9.65:1 AAA
#b8b50c on White
Contrast 2.18:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c6c43d
#d4d36d
#e3e19e
#93910a
#6e6d07
#4a4805

Complement & Analogous

#0c0eb6
#64b60c
#b65e0c

Triadic

#0cb6b3
#b30cb6

Monochrome

#4a4805 #6e6d07 #b8b50c #d4d36d #e3e19e #f1f0ce

Analogous

#b65e0c #cc8e55 #b8b50c #83c53d #64b60c #50920a

Complementary Mix

#6e6d07 #b8b50c #d4d36d #0c0eb6 #6162d0 #080976

Nearby Colors

#b8b50b
#b8b50d
#b8b4fc
#b8b51c

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About #B8B50C

#B8B50C converts to RGB(184, 181, 12) and HSL(59, 88%, 38%). 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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#B8B50C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B8B50C?
RGB: 184, 181, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(184, 181, 12)
Is #B8B50C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B8B50C?
Complement: #0c0eb6.
Does #B8B50C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.18:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.65:1 (AAA (normal text)).