Information about #B2A270 color

#B2A270 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B2A270 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(178, 162, 112) — 69.8% red, 63.5% green, 43.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 6 / 26 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2A270 presents itself as a softly balanced golden 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 practically indistinguishable from Double Canterbury Clay (#B89F6F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Khaki (#ADA96E) and Piha Sand (#B7A077).

In RGB terms — rgb(178, 162, 112) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #B2A270 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #B2A270 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B2A270 color variations

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#B2A270 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 #B2A270

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

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Griffin Oak color link
Griffin Oak

#B99B74

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

#B2A270 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2A270
  • RGB178, 162, 112
  • CMYK0, 6, 26, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 162, 112)
  • HSL45°, 30%, 57%
  • HSL Precise45.455°, 30%, 56.863%
  • HSV45°, 37%, 70%
  • HSB45°, 37%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.635, 0.439)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.635, 0.439, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.635, 0.439)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB2A270
  • DECIMAL ID11706992
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01