#B9B3A3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9B3A3?

RGB(185, 179, 163), HSL(43.6, 13.6%, 68.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.2%, 11.9%, 27.5%).

Q: Does #B9B3A3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9B3A3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 179, 163, in HSL 43.6°, 13.6%, 68.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 3.2%, 11.9%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7038 Agate Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9B3A3

RGB

185, 179, 163

HSL

43.6, 13.6%, 68.2%

HSV

43.6, 11.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.2%, 11.9%, 27.5%

OKLCH

0.7672 0.0233 89.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7038 Agate Grey

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.