Information about #B2AC66 color

#B2AC66 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B2AC66 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(178, 172, 102) (69.8% red, 67.5% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 30 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2AC66 presents itself as a softly balanced yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Iko (#B3AB6E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gimblet (#B9AD61) and Khaki (#ADA96E).

In RGB terms — rgb(178, 172, 102) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B2AC66 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #B2AC66 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B2AC66 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#B2AC66 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #B2AC66

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Flourish color link
Flourish

#ADB15E

Olive Green color link
Olive Green

#B5B35C

Golden Green color link
Golden Green

#BDB369

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Dark Khaki color link
Dark Khaki

#BDB76B

Safari color link
Safari

#C0A469

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2AC66
  • RGB178, 172, 102
  • CMYK0, 2, 30, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 172, 102)
  • HSL55°, 33%, 55%
  • HSL Precise55.263°, 33.043%, 54.902%
  • HSV55°, 43%, 70%
  • HSB55°, 43%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.675
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.675, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.675, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.675, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB2AC66
  • DECIMAL ID11709542
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited1 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01