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#B4B422

#B4B422 Color — #B4B422

Complete color reference for #B4B422: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B4B422
RGBrgb(180, 180, 34)
HSLhsl(60, 68%, 42%)
HSVhsv(60, 81%, 71%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:81% K:29%
CSS Color#B4B422
Decimal11842594
Luminance0.4246

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B4B422 on White
Ratio: 2.21:1 — Fail
#B4B422 on Black
Ratio: 9.49:1 — AAA
White on #B4B422
Ratio: 2.21:1 — Fail
Black on #B4B422
Ratio: 9.49:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFBF4
100#F4F4DE
200#E9E9BD
300#DDDD9C
400#CECE6F
500#B4B422
600#90901B
700#6C6C14
800#48480E
900#2D2D09

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 #B4B422?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(180, 180, 34). The red channel is 180, green is 180, and blue is 34 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B4B422?

The HSL value is hsl(60, 68%, 42%). Hue is 60°, saturation is 68%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #B4B422 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B4B422 achieves a 2.21:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.49:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B4B422?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B4B422 is #2222B4.