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#B8A514 Color — #B8A514

Complete color reference for #B8A514: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B8A514
RGBrgb(184, 165, 20)
HSLhsl(53, 80%, 40%)
HSVhsv(53, 89%, 72%)
CMYKC:0% M:10% Y:89% K:28%
CSS Color#B8A514
Decimal12100884
Luminance0.3715

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B8A514 on White
Ratio: 2.49:1 — Fail
#B8A514 on Black
Ratio: 8.43:1 — AAA
White on #B8A514
Ratio: 2.49:1 — Fail
Black on #B8A514
Ratio: 8.43:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFBF3
100#F4F2DC
200#EAE4B9
300#DFD795
400#D1C566
500#B8A514
600#938410
700#6E630C
800#4A4208
900#2E2905

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 #B8A514?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(184, 165, 20). The red channel is 184, green is 165, and blue is 20 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B8A514?

The HSL value is hsl(53, 80%, 40%). Hue is 53°, saturation is 80%, and lightness is 40%.

Does #B8A514 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B8A514 achieves a 2.49:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.43:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B8A514?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B8A514 is #1427B8.