#B9994C

Color Details

HEX
#B9994C
RGB
rgb(185, 153, 76)
HSL
hsl(42, 44%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 59%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9994c
Contrast 7.72:1 AAA
White on #b9994c
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#b9994c on Black
Contrast 7.72:1 AAA
#b9994c on White
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7ad70
#d5c294
#e3d6b7
#947a3d
#6f5c2e
#4a3d1e

Complement & Analogous

#4b6cb9
#a3b94b
#b9614b

Triadic

#4bb998
#984bb9

Monochrome

#4a3d1e #6f5c2e #b9994c #d5c294 #e3d6b7 #f1ebdb

Analogous

#b9614b #ce9081 #b9994c #b5c76f #a3b94b #82943c

Complementary Mix

#6f5c2e #b9994c #d5c294 #4b6cb9 #8a9fd2 #314678

Nearby Colors

#b9994b
#b9994d
#b9993c
#b9995c

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About #B9994C

#B9994C converts to RGB(185, 153, 76) and HSL(42, 44%, 51%). 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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#B9994C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9994C?
RGB: 185, 153, 76. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 153, 76)
Is #B9994C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9994C?
Complement: #4b6cb9.
Does #B9994C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.72:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.72:1 (AAA (normal text)).