Information about #B1AB78 color

#B1AB78 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B1AB78 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(177, 171, 120) — 69.4% red, 67.1% green, 47.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 22 / 31. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#B1AB78 is a softly balanced yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Coromandel (#B9A873). Nearby in the Register you will also find Iko (#B3AB6E) and Grayish Olive (#A8A87D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(177, 171, 120)), which gives #B1AB78 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B1AB78 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #B1AB78 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B1AB78 color variations

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#B1AB78 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 #B1AB78

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

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Taupe color link
Taupe

#B9A281

Doeskin color link
Doeskin

#B6A081

Shelter color link
Shelter

#B4A183

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B1AB78
  • RGB177, 171, 120
  • CMYK0, 2, 22, 31
  • CSSrgb(177, 171, 120)
  • HSL54°, 27%, 58%
  • HSL Precise53.684°, 26.761%, 58.235%
  • HSV54°, 32%, 69%
  • HSB54°, 32%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • GLSLvec3(0.694, 0.671, 0.471)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.694, 0.671, 0.471, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.694, 0.671, 0.471)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB1AB78
  • DECIMAL ID11643768
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01