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#B2B51C color code is #B2B51C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b2b51c.

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#B2B51C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B2B51C is 0.4260. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.21:1 against white and 9.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B2B51C on white2.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B2B51C on black9.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B2B51C2.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B2B51C9.52:1AAA

#B2B51C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B2B51C?+
The hex code for #B2B51C is #B2B51C. In RGB it's rgb(178, 181, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(61, 73%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #B2B51C?+
#B2B51C in RGB is (178, 181, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(178, 181, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #B2B51C?+
#B2B51C converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 85%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B2B51C.
Is #b2b51c a warm or cool color?+
#B2B51C (#B2B51C) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 61° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b2b51c belong to?+
#B2B51C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 61°, 73%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b2b51c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B2B51C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.21:1 — 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 #b2b51c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B2B51C (#B2B51C) is 3088 C Deep Lemon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B2B51C in design

Practical guidance for using #b2b51c (#B2B51C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B2B51C (#B2B51C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B2B51C (#B2B51C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#B2B51C 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

#B2B51C 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.