#B5BC6D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5BC6D?

RGB(181, 188, 109), HSL(65.3, 37.1%, 58.2%), CMYK(3.7%, 0.0%, 42.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #B5BC6D meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.02:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5BC6D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 181, 188, 109, in HSL 65.3°, 37.1%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 3.7%, 0.0%, 42.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is Olive Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5BC6D

RGB

181, 188, 109

HSL

65.3, 37.1%, 58.2%

HSV

65.3, 42.0%, 73.7%

CMYK

3.7%, 0.0%, 42.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.7719 0.1027 112.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Olive Green

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.