Information about #B3A25B color

#B3A25B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B3A25B is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 162, 91) (70.2% red, 63.5% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 35 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#B3A25B 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 Fleetwood (#B99E56). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullet Shell (#AF9B60) and Mind on a Million Gold (#BE9D5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 162, 91)), which gives #B3A25B its character. If you plan to put text on a #B3A25B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #B3A25B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#B3A25B color variations

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#B3A25B 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 #B3A25B

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

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Papier Mache color link
Papier Mache

#B7945D

Double Putty color link
Double Putty

#C09B59

Barley Corn color link
Barley Corn

#B6935C

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Flourish color link
Flourish

#ADB15E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B3A25B
  • RGB179, 162, 91
  • CMYK0, 7, 35, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 162, 91)
  • HSL48°, 37%, 53%
  • HSL Precise48.409°, 36.667%, 52.941%
  • HSV48°, 49%, 70%
  • HSB48°, 49%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.635, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.635, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.635, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB3A25B
  • DECIMAL ID11772507
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01