Information about #B3AD47 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B3AD47 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(179, 173, 71) — 70.2% red, 67.8% green, 27.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 42 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B3AD47 is a confidently colored yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Brass (#B5A642). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Olive (#A8A84A) and Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 173, 71)), which gives #B3AD47 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B3AD47 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #B3AD47 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B3AD47 color variations

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

#B3AD47 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B3AD47 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B3AD47 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B3AD47 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#B3AD47 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #B3AD47

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

Moderate Olive color link
Moderate Olive

#A8A84A

Dark Pastel Gold color link
Dark Pastel Gold

#BBA151

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Moderate Gold color link
Moderate Gold

#A89C4A

Avocado Green color link
Avocado Green

#B2C248

Margarita color link
Margarita

#B0C24A

Matte Goldenrod color link
Matte Goldenrod

#B7984A

Olive Green color link
Olive Green

#B5B35C

#B3AD47 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B3AD47
  • RGB179, 173, 71
  • CMYK0, 2, 42, 30
  • HSL57°, 43%, 49%
  • HSL Precise56.667°, 43.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV57°, 60%, 70%
  • HSB57°, 60%, 70%
  • HEX IDB3AD47
  • DECIMAL ID11775303
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
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