#B9BF92

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9BF92?

RGB(185, 191, 146), HSL(68.0, 26.0%, 66.1%), CMYK(3.1%, 0.0%, 23.6%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #B9BF92 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.92:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9BF92 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 191, 146, in HSL 68.0°, 26.0%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 0.0%, 23.6%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7032 Pebble Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9BF92

RGB

185, 191, 146

HSL

68.0, 26.0%, 66.1%

HSV

68.0, 23.6%, 74.9%

CMYK

3.1%, 0.0%, 23.6%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7884 0.0613 114.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7032 Pebble 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.