#B9B7AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9B7AE?

RGB(185, 183, 174), HSL(49,1, 7,3%, 70,4%), CMYK(0,0%, 1,1%, 5,9%, 27,5%).

Q: Does #B9B7AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2,01:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9B7AE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 185, 183, 174, in HSL 49.1°, 7.3%, 70.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 1.1%, 5.9%, 27.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7038 Agate Grey.

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Valores de color

HEX

#B9B7AE

RGB

185, 183, 174

HSL

49,1, 7,3%, 70,4%

HSV

49,1, 5,9%, 72,5%

CMYK

0,0%, 1,1%, 5,9%, 27,5%

OKLCH

0,7785 0,0127 96,5

Propiedades

Cálido Claro Más cercano: RAL 7038 Agate Grey

Psicología del color

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.