Information about #B5A65A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B5A65A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(181, 166, 90) (71% red, 65.1% green, 35.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 36 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #B5A65A reads as a mildly saturated yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fleetwood (#B99E56). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gimblet (#B9AD61) and Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(181, 166, 90)), which gives #B5A65A its character. If you plan to put text on a #B5A65A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B5A65A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B5A65A color variations

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#B5A65A 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 #B5A65A

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

#B5A65A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B5A65A
  • RGB181, 166, 90
  • CMYK0, 6, 36, 29
  • HSL50°, 38%, 53%
  • HSL Precise50.11°, 38.075%, 53.137%
  • HSV50°, 50%, 71%
  • HSB50°, 50%, 71%
  • HEX IDB5A65A
  • DECIMAL ID11904602
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
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