Information about #B2A266 color

#B2A266 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B2A266 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(178, 162, 102) — 69.8% red, 63.5% green, 40% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 30 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B2A266 reads as a mildly saturated yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Travis (#B79E67). Nearby in the Register you will also find Goldie (#B39B69) and Bullet Shell (#AF9B60).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 162, 102)), which gives #B2A266 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B2A266 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B2A266 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B2A266 color variations

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#B2A266 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 #B2A266

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

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Castlepoint color link
Castlepoint

#AD9569

#B2A266 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2A266
  • RGB178, 162, 102
  • CMYK0, 6, 30, 30
  • HSL47°, 33%, 55%
  • HSL Precise47.368°, 33.043%, 54.902%
  • HSV47°, 43%, 70%
  • HSB47°, 43%, 70%
  • HEX IDB2A266
  • DECIMAL ID11706982
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
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