Information about #B1A139 color

#B1A139 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B1A139 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(177, 161, 57) (69.4% red, 63.1% green, 22.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 47 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B1A139 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 Karma (#B6A237). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brass (#B5A642) and Roti (#B69642).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 161, 57)), which gives #B1A139 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B1A139 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #B1A139 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B1A139 color variations

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#B1A139 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 #B1A139

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

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B1A139
  • RGB177, 161, 57
  • CMYK0, 6, 47, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 161, 57)
  • HSL52°, 51%, 46%
  • HSL Precise52°, 51.282%, 45.882%
  • HSV52°, 68%, 69%
  • HSB52°, 68%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.631, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.631, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.631, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB1A139
  • DECIMAL ID11641145
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01