Information about #B09A53 color

#B09A53 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B09A53 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(176, 154, 83) (69% red, 60.4% green, 32.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 36 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B09A53 is a softly balanced yellow 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 Husk (#B2994B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fleetwood (#B99E56) and Gingko (#A59C55).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(176, 154, 83)), which gives #B09A53 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B09A53 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #B09A53 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B09A53 color variations

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#B09A53 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 #B09A53

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

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Papier Mache color link
Papier Mache

#B7945D

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B09A53
  • RGB176, 154, 83
  • CMYK0, 9, 36, 31
  • CSSrgb(176, 154, 83)
  • HSL46°, 37%, 51%
  • HSL Precise45.806°, 37.052%, 50.784%
  • HSV46°, 53%, 69%
  • HSB46°, 53%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.690, 0.604, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.690, 0.604, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.690, 0.604, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB09A53
  • DECIMAL ID11573843
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01