Information about #B0A83B color

#B0A83B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B0A83B is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(176, 168, 59) (69% red, 65.9% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 46 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B0A83B is a confidently colored 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 almost identical to Brass (#B5A642). Nearby in the Register you will also find Karma (#B6A237) and Moderate Olive (#A8A84A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(176, 168, 59)), which gives #B0A83B its character. If you plan to put text on a #B0A83B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #B0A83B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B0A83B color variations

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#B0A83B 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 #B0A83B

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

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Booger color link
Booger

#9BB53C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B0A83B
  • RGB176, 168, 59
  • CMYK0, 3, 46, 31
  • CSSrgb(176, 168, 59)
  • HSL56°, 50%, 46%
  • HSL Precise55.897°, 49.787%, 46.078%
  • HSV56°, 66%, 69%
  • HSB56°, 66%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.690, 0.659, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.690, 0.659, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.690, 0.659, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB0A83B
  • DECIMAL ID11577403
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01