#B8C474

#B8C474

Color Values

HEX

#B8C474

RGB

184, 196, 116

HSL

69.0, 40.4%, 61.2%

HSV

69.0, 40.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

6.1%, 0.0%, 40.8%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.7928 0.1047 115.8

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B8C474;
color: #B8C474;
border-color: #B8C474;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 200 #D9F99D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B8C474?

RGB(184, 196, 116) · HSL(69.0, 40.4%, 61.2%) · CMYK(6.1%, 0.0%, 40.8%, 23.1%)

Does #B8C474 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B8C474?

Use 000000 text on a #B8C474 background; contrast on black is 11.19:1.