Information about #B6A54D color

#B6A54D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B6A54D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(182, 165, 77) (71.4% red, 64.7% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 41 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B6A54D 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 Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brass (#B5A642) and Fleetwood (#B99E56).

In RGB terms — rgb(182, 165, 77) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B6A54D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #B6A54D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B6A54D color variations

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

#B6A54D 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 #B6A54D

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

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Double Putty color link
Double Putty

#C09B59

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B6A54D
  • RGB182, 165, 77
  • CMYK0, 7, 41, 29
  • CSSrgb(182, 165, 77)
  • HSL50°, 42%, 51%
  • HSL Precise50.286°, 41.833%, 50.784%
  • HSV50°, 58%, 71%
  • HSB50°, 58%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.714
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.714, 0.647, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.714, 0.647, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.714, 0.647, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB6A54D
  • DECIMAL ID11969869
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01