Information about #B8A04D color

#B8A04D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B8A04D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(184, 160, 77) (72.2% red, 62.7% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 42 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B8A04D is a clearly saturated sunny yellow that feels open and friendly. 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 Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Matte Goldenrod (#B7984A) and Fleetwood (#B99E56).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(184, 160, 77)), which gives #B8A04D its character. If you plan to put text on a #B8A04D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #B8A04D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B8A04D color variations

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

#B8A04D 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 #B8A04D

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

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Double Putty color link
Double Putty

#C09B59

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B8A04D
  • RGB184, 160, 77
  • CMYK0, 9, 42, 28
  • CSSrgb(184, 160, 77)
  • HSL47°, 43%, 51%
  • HSL Precise46.542°, 42.972%, 51.176%
  • HSV47°, 58%, 72%
  • HSB47°, 58%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.722, 0.627, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.722, 0.627, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.722, 0.627, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB8A04D
  • DECIMAL ID12099661
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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