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#B1B13E color code is #B1B13E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b1b13e.

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#B1B13E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B1B13E is 0.4114. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B1B13E on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B1B13E on black9.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B1B13E2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B1B13E9.23:1AAA

#B1B13E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B1B13E?+
The hex code for #B1B13E is #B1B13E. In RGB it's rgb(177, 177, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 48%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #B1B13E?+
#B1B13E in RGB is (177, 177, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(177, 177, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #B1B13E?+
#B1B13E converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 65%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B1B13E.
Is #b1b13e a warm or cool color?+
#B1B13E (#B1B13E) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b1b13e belong to?+
#B1B13E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 48%, 47% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b1b13e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B1B13E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — 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 #b1b13e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B1B13E (#B1B13E) is 8011 C Metallic Brass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B1B13E in design

Practical guidance for using #b1b13e (#B1B13E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B1B13E (#B1B13E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B1B13E (#B1B13E) 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

#B1B13E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B1B13E 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.