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#B4AE3C Color — #B4AE3C

Complete color reference for #B4AE3C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B4AE3C
RGBrgb(180, 174, 60)
HSLhsl(57, 50%, 47%)
HSVhsv(57, 67%, 71%)
CMYKC:0% M:3% Y:67% K:29%
CSS Color#B4AE3C
Decimal11841084
Luminance0.403

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B4AE3C on White
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail
#B4AE3C on Black
Ratio: 9.06:1 — AAA
White on #B4AE3C
Ratio: 2.32:1 — Fail
Black on #B4AE3C
Ratio: 9.06:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFBF5
100#F4F3E2
200#E9E7C5
300#DDDBA7
400#CECA80
500#B4AE3C
600#908B30
700#6C6824
800#484618
900#2D2C0F

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B4AE3C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(180, 174, 60). The red channel is 180, green is 174, and blue is 60 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B4AE3C?

The HSL value is hsl(57, 50%, 47%). Hue is 57°, saturation is 50%, and lightness is 47%.

Does #B4AE3C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B4AE3C achieves a 2.32:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.06:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B4AE3C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B4AE3C is #3C42B4.