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#B6B181 color code is #B6B181. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b6b181.

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#B6B181 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B6B181 is 0.4297. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.19:1 against white and 9.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B6B181 on white2.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B6B181 on black9.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B6B1812.19:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B6B1819.59:1AAA

#B6B181 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B6B181?+
The hex code for #B6B181 is #B6B181. In RGB it's rgb(182, 177, 129), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 27%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #B6B181?+
#B6B181 in RGB is (182, 177, 129). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 177, 129).
What is the CMYK value of #B6B181?+
#B6B181 converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 29%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B6B181.
Is #b6b181 a warm or cool color?+
#B6B181 (#B6B181) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b6b181 belong to?+
#B6B181 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 27%, 61% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b6b181 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B6B181 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.19:1 — 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 #b6b181?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B6B181 (#B6B181) is 453 C Pantone 453 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B6B181 in design

Practical guidance for using #b6b181 (#B6B181) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B6B181 (#B6B181) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.6:1 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, #B6B181 (#B6B181) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#B6B181 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 — #b6b181 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

#B6B181 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.

Brands that use #B6B181

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #b6b181 (#B6B181). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold