Information about #B3A369 color

#B3A369 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #B3A369 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(179, 163, 105) (70.2% red, 63.9% green, 41.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 29 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #B3A369 reads as a softly balanced yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Travis (#B79E67). Nearby in the Register you will also find Goldie (#B39B69) and Double Canterbury Clay (#B89F6F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(179, 163, 105)), which gives #B3A369 its character. If you plan to put text on a #B3A369 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. This shade is reserved in the Register and is not available for naming.

#B3A369 color variations

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#B3A369 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 #B3A369

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Travis color link
Travis

#B79E67

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Pale Oak color link
Pale Oak

#BBA46D

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Safari color link
Safari

#C0A469

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Gimblet color link
Gimblet

#B9AD61

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B3A369
  • RGB179, 163, 105
  • CMYK0, 6, 29, 30
  • CSSrgb(179, 163, 105)
  • HSL47°, 33%, 56%
  • HSL Precise47.027°, 32.743%, 55.686%
  • HSV47°, 41%, 70%
  • HSB47°, 41%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • GLSLvec3(0.702, 0.639, 0.412)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.702, 0.639, 0.412, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.702, 0.639, 0.412)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDB3A369
  • DECIMAL ID11772777
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01