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#B4AE46 Color — #B4AE46

Complete color reference for #B4AE46: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B4AE46
RGBrgb(180, 174, 70)
HSLhsl(57, 44%, 49%)
HSVhsv(57, 61%, 71%)
CMYKC:0% M:3% Y:61% K:29%
CSS Color#B4AE46
Decimal11841094
Luminance0.4042

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B4AE46 on White
Ratio: 2.31:1 — Fail
#B4AE46 on Black
Ratio: 9.08:1 — AAA
White on #B4AE46
Ratio: 2.31:1 — Fail
Black on #B4AE46
Ratio: 9.08:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFBF6
100#F4F3E3
200#E9E7C8
300#DDDBAC
400#CECA87
500#B4AE46
600#908B38
700#6C682A
800#48461C
900#2D2C12

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 #B4AE46?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(180, 174, 70). The red channel is 180, green is 174, and blue is 70 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B4AE46?

The HSL value is hsl(57, 44%, 49%). Hue is 57°, saturation is 44%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #B4AE46 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B4AE46 achieves a 2.31:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.08:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B4AE46?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B4AE46 is #464BB4.