Information about #B0A052 color

#B0A052 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B0A052 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(176, 160, 82) (69% red, 62.7% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 37 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B0A052 is a softly balanced golden yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Fleetwood (#B99E56). Nearby in the Register you will also find Husk (#B2994B) and Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151).

In RGB terms — rgb(176, 160, 82) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B0A052 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. #B0A052 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B0A052 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B0A052 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B0A052

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Papier Mache color link
Papier Mache

#B7945D

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B0A052
  • RGB176, 160, 82
  • CMYK0, 6, 37, 31
  • CSSrgb(176, 160, 82)
  • HSL50°, 37%, 51%
  • HSL Precise49.787°, 37.302%, 50.588%
  • HSV50°, 53%, 69%
  • HSB50°, 53%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.690, 0.627, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.690, 0.627, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.690, 0.627, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB0A052
  • DECIMAL ID11575378
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01