#B9AB3D

Color Details

HEX
#B9AB3D
RGB
rgb(185, 171, 61)
HSL
hsl(53, 50%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 67%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9ab3d
Contrast 8.96:1 AAA
White on #b9ab3d
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#b9ab3d on Black
Contrast 8.96:1 AAA
#b9ab3d on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7bc64
#d5cd8b
#e3ddb1
#948931
#6f6725
#4a4418

Complement & Analogous

#3d4bb8
#89b83d
#b86c3d

Triadic

#3db8a9
#a93db8

Monochrome

#4a4418 #6f6725 #b9ab3d #d5cd8b #e3ddb1 #f1eed8

Analogous

#b86c3d #cd9877 #b9ab3d #a1c664 #89b83d #6e9331

Complementary Mix

#6f6725 #b9ab3d #d5cd8b #3d4bb8 #818ad1 #283178

Nearby Colors

#b9ab3c
#b9ab3e
#b9ab2d
#b9ab4d

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About #B9AB3D

#B9AB3D converts to RGB(185, 171, 61) and HSL(53, 50%, 48%). 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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#B9AB3D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9AB3D?
RGB: 185, 171, 61. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 171, 61)
Is #B9AB3D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9AB3D?
Complement: #3d4bb8.
Does #B9AB3D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.96:1 (AAA (normal text)).