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#B0A525 color code is #B0A525. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b0a525.

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#B0A525 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B0A525 is 0.3627. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.54:1 against white and 8.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B0A525 on white2.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B0A525 on black8.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B0A5252.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B0A5258.25:1AAA

#B0A525 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B0A525?+
The hex code for #B0A525 is #B0A525. In RGB it's rgb(176, 165, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(55, 65%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #B0A525?+
#B0A525 in RGB is (176, 165, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 165, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #B0A525?+
#B0A525 converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 79%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B0A525.
Is #b0a525 a warm or cool color?+
#B0A525 (#B0A525) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b0a525 belong to?+
#B0A525 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 55°, 65%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b0a525 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B0A525 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.54:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b0a525?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B0A525 (#B0A525) is 3081 C Deep Canary, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B0A525 in design

Practical guidance for using #b0a525 (#B0A525) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B0A525 (#B0A525) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B0A525 (#B0A525) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B0A525 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #b0a525 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#B0A525 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.