Information about #B6BF8D color

#B6BF8D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #B6BF8D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(182, 191, 141) (71.4% red, 74.9% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 20 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated yellow, #B6BF8D has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pastel Avocado (#B1C086). Slightly further away sit Fawn Green (#BCB88F) and Sage (#BCB88A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(182, 191, 141)), which gives #B6BF8D its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #B6BF8D: 10.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for white. No one has named #B6BF8D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#B6BF8D color variations

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#B6BF8D 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 #B6BF8D

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

Fawn Green color link
Fawn Green

#BCB88F

Sage color link
Sage

#BCB88A

Coriander color link
Coriander

#BBB58D

Pastel Olive color link
Pastel Olive

#BCBC82

Nirvana color link
Nirvana

#C3BF8B

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

Gooseberry color link
Gooseberry

#BFC298

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Earthstone color link
Earthstone

#B5AF8B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#B6BF8D
  • RGB182, 191, 141
  • CMYK4, 0, 20, 25
  • CSSrgb(182, 191, 141)
  • HSL71°, 28%, 65%
  • HSL Precise70.8°, 28.09%, 65.098%
  • HSV71°, 26%, 75%
  • HSB71°, 26%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.714
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.714, 0.749, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.714, 0.749, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.714, 0.749, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDB6BF8D
  • DECIMAL ID11976589
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01