Information about #B9A17D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B9A17D belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(185, 161, 125) — 72.5% red, 63.1% green, 49% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 24 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B9A17D reads as a moderately toned warm orange and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Taupe (#B9A281). Slightly further away sit Howlin Wolf (#B79F81) and Doeskin (#B6A081).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(185, 161, 125)), which gives #B9A17D its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B9A17D: 8.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.5:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#B9A17D color variations

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

#B9A17D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#B9A17D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#B9A17D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#B9A17D 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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#B9A17D 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.

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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 #B9A17D

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

Taupe color link
Taupe

#B9A281

Howlin Wolf color link
Howlin Wolf

#B79F81

Doeskin color link
Doeskin

#B6A081

Dull Beige color link
Dull Beige

#BAA182

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Nude Brown color link
Nude Brown

#BC9E82

Rustic Beige color link
Rustic Beige

#BBA084

Okey Dokey color link
Okey Dokey

#BCA184

Shelter color link
Shelter

#B4A183

Quarter Sorrell Brown color link
Quarter Sorrell Brown

#C1A07D

Navarone color link
Navarone

#B9A584

Pure Beige color link
Pure Beige

#C09E80

#B9A17D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B9A17D
  • RGB185, 161, 125
  • CMYK0, 9, 24, 27
  • HSL36°, 30%, 61%
  • HSL Precise36°, 30%, 60.784%
  • HSV36°, 32%, 73%
  • HSB36°, 32%, 73%
  • HEX IDB9A17D
  • DECIMAL ID12165501
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
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