#B9B39D

Color Details

HEX
#B9B39D
RGB
rgb(185, 179, 157)
HSL
hsl(47, 17%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.00:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9b39d
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
White on #b9b39d
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail
#b9b39d on Black
Contrast 10.00:1 AAA
#b9b39d on White
Contrast 2.10:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7c2b1
#d5d1c4
#e3e1d8
#948f7e
#6f6b5e
#4a483f

Complement & Analogous

#9da3b9
#b3bd98
#bda398

Triadic

#9db9b3
#b39db9

Monochrome

#4a483f #6f6b5e #b9b39d #d5d1c4 #e3e1d8 #f1f0eb

Analogous

#bda398 #d1bfb7 #b9b39d #c2caad #b3bd98 #8f977a

Complementary Mix

#6f6b5e #b9b39d #d5d1c4 #9da3b9 #bfc3d2 #666a78

Nearby Colors

#b9b39c
#b9b39e
#b9b38d
#b9b3ad

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About #B9B39D

#B9B39D converts to RGB(185, 179, 157) and HSL(47, 17%, 67%). 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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#B9B39D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9B39D?
RGB: 185, 179, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 179, 157)
Is #B9B39D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9B39D?
Complement: #9da3b9.
Does #B9B39D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.10:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.00:1 (AAA (normal text)).