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#B5A440 Color — #B5A440

Complete color reference for #B5A440: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B5A440
RGBrgb(181, 164, 64)
HSLhsl(51, 48%, 48%)
HSVhsv(51, 65%, 71%)
CMYKC:0% M:9% Y:65% K:29%
CSS Color#B5A440
Decimal11904064
Luminance0.3674

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B5A440 on White
Ratio: 2.52:1 — Fail
#B5A440 on Black
Ratio: 8.35:1 — AAA
White on #B5A440
Ratio: 2.52:1 — Fail
Black on #B5A440
Ratio: 8.35:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFAF5
100#F4F1E2
200#E9E4C6
300#DED6A9
400#CFC483
500#B5A440
600#918333
700#6D6226
800#48421A
900#2D2910

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B5A440?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(181, 164, 64). The red channel is 181, green is 164, and blue is 64 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B5A440?

The HSL value is hsl(51, 48%, 48%). Hue is 51°, saturation is 48%, and lightness is 48%.

Does #B5A440 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B5A440 achieves a 2.52:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.35:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B5A440?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B5A440 is #4051B5.