#B9C085

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9C085?

RGB(185, 192, 133), HSL(67.1, 31.9%, 63.7%), CMYK(3.6%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 24.7%).

Q: Does #B9C085 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#B9C085 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 192, 133, in HSL 67.1°, 31.9%, 63.7%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 24.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 1000 Green Beige.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9C085

RGB

185, 192, 133

HSL

67.1, 31.9%, 63.7%

HSV

67.1, 30.7%, 75.3%

CMYK

3.6%, 0.0%, 30.7%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.7879 0.079 113.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 1000 Green Beige

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.