#B9B29A

Color Details

HEX
#B9B29A
RGB
rgb(185, 178, 154)
HSL
hsl(46, 18%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9b29a
Contrast 9.90:1 AAA
White on #b9b29a
Contrast 2.12:1 Fail
#b9b29a on Black
Contrast 9.90:1 AAA
#b9b29a on White
Contrast 2.12:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c1ae
#d5d1c2
#e3e0d7
#948e7b
#6f6b5c
#4a473e

Complement & Analogous

#99a0b8
#b1bb95
#bb9f95

Triadic

#99b8b1
#b199b8

Monochrome

#4a473e #6f6b5c #b9b29a #d5d1c2 #e3e0d7 #f1f0eb

Analogous

#bb9f95 #cfbcb5 #b9b29a #c1c9aa #b1bb95 #8e9677

Complementary Mix

#6f6b5c #b9b29a #d5d1c2 #99a0b8 #bdc1d1 #636878

Nearby Colors

#b9b299
#b9b29b
#b9b28a
#b9b2aa

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About #B9B29A

#B9B29A converts to RGB(185, 178, 154) and HSL(46, 18%, 66%). 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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#B9B29A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9B29A?
RGB: 185, 178, 154. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 178, 154)
Is #B9B29A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9B29A?
Complement: #99a0b8.
Does #B9B29A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.12:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.90:1 (AAA (normal text)).