#B9900C

Color Details

HEX
#B9900C
RGB
rgb(185, 144, 12)
HSL
hsl(46, 88%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 94%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.06:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9900c
Contrast 7.06:1 AAA
White on #b9900c
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
#b9900c on Black
Contrast 7.06:1 AAA
#b9900c on White
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7a63d
#d5bc6d
#e3d39e
#94730a
#6f5607
#4a3a05

Complement & Analogous

#0c35bb
#8cbb0c
#bb3b0c

Triadic

#0cbb92
#920cbb

Monochrome

#4a3a05 #6f5607 #b9900c #d5bc6d #e3d39e #f1e9ce

Analogous

#bb3b0c #cf7655 #b9900c #a3c93d #8cbb0c #70960a

Complementary Mix

#6f5607 #b9900c #d5bc6d #0c35bb #617cd3 #08227a

Nearby Colors

#b9900b
#b9900d
#b98ffc
#b9901c

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About #B9900C

#B9900C converts to RGB(185, 144, 12) and HSL(46, 88%, 39%). 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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#B9900C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9900C?
RGB: 185, 144, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 144, 12)
Is #B9900C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9900C?
Complement: #0c35bb.
Does #B9900C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.98:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.06:1 (AAA (normal text)).