#B9B14C

Color Details

HEX
#B9B14C
RGB
rgb(185, 177, 76)
HSL
hsl(56, 44%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 59%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.46:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9b14c
Contrast 9.46:1 AAA
White on #b9b14c
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail
#b9b14c on Black
Contrast 9.46:1 AAA
#b9b14c on White
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c170
#d5d094
#e3e0b7
#948e3d
#6f6a2e
#4a471e

Complement & Analogous

#4b52b9
#89b94b
#b97b4b

Triadic

#4bb9b2
#b24bb9

Monochrome

#4a471e #6f6a2e #b9b14c #d5d094 #e3e0b7 #f1efdb

Analogous

#b97b4b #cea381 #b9b14c #a1c76f #89b94b #6e943c

Complementary Mix

#6f6a2e #b9b14c #d5d094 #4b52b9 #8a8fd2 #313578

Nearby Colors

#b9b14b
#b9b14d
#b9b13c
#b9b15c

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About #B9B14C

#B9B14C converts to RGB(185, 177, 76) and HSL(56, 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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#B9B14C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9B14C?
RGB: 185, 177, 76. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 177, 76)
Is #B9B14C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9B14C?
Complement: #4b52b9.
Does #B9B14C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.22:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.46:1 (AAA (normal text)).