#B9A21C

Color Details

HEX
#B9A21C
RGB
rgb(185, 162, 28)
HSL
hsl(51, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 85%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.25:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9a21c
Contrast 8.25:1 AAA
White on #b9a21c
Contrast 2.55:1 Fail
#b9a21c on Black
Contrast 8.25:1 AAA
#b9a21c on White
Contrast 2.55:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7b549
#d5c777
#e3daa4
#948216
#6f6111
#4a410b

Complement & Analogous

#1c34ba
#83ba1c
#ba531c

Triadic

#1cbaa3
#a31cba

Monochrome

#4a410b #6f6111 #b9a21c #d5c777 #e3daa4 #f1ecd2

Analogous

#ba531c #cf8760 #b9a21c #9cc849 #83ba1c #699516

Complementary Mix

#6f6111 #b9a21c #d5c777 #1c34ba #6b7bd2 #122279

Nearby Colors

#b9a21b
#b9a21d
#b9a20c
#b9a22c

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About #B9A21C

#B9A21C converts to RGB(185, 162, 28) and HSL(51, 74%, 42%). 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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#B9A21C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9A21C?
RGB: 185, 162, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 162, 28)
Is #B9A21C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9A21C?
Complement: #1c34ba.
Does #B9A21C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.55:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.25:1 (AAA (normal text)).