Information about #B2A66A color

#B2A66A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B2A66A belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(178, 166, 106) — 69.8% red, 65.1% green, 41.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 28 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B2A66A is a mildly saturated sunny 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 a hair away from Iko (#B3AB6E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Khaki (#ADA96E) and Pale Oak (#BBA46D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(178, 166, 106)), which gives #B2A66A its character. If you plan to put text on a #B2A66A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #B2A66A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#B2A66A color variations

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

#B2A66A 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 #B2A66A

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

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Safari color link
Safari

#C0A469

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B2A66A
  • RGB178, 166, 106
  • CMYK0, 5, 28, 30
  • CSSrgb(178, 166, 106)
  • HSL50°, 32%, 56%
  • HSL Precise50°, 31.858%, 55.686%
  • HSV50°, 40%, 70%
  • HSB50°, 40%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.698, 0.651, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.698, 0.651, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.698, 0.651, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB69.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB2A66A
  • DECIMAL ID11708010
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01