#BBBD74

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BBBD74?

RGB(187, 189, 116), HSL(61.6, 35.6%, 59.8%), CMYK(1.1%, 0.0%, 38.6%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #BBBD74 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.97:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BBBD74 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 187, 189, 116, in HSL 61.6°, 35.6%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 0.0%, 38.6%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is Olive Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#BBBD74

RGB

187, 189, 116

HSL

61.6, 35.6%, 59.8%

HSV

61.6, 38.6%, 74.1%

CMYK

1.1%, 0.0%, 38.6%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.7801 0.0951 109.8

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.