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#B9B22D color code is #B9B22D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b9b22d.

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#B9B22D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B9B22D is 0.4234. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.22:1 against white and 9.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B9B22D on white2.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B9B22D on black9.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B9B22D2.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B9B22D9.47:1AAA

#B9B22D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B9B22D?+
The hex code for #B9B22D is #B9B22D. In RGB it's rgb(185, 178, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 61%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #B9B22D?+
#B9B22D in RGB is (185, 178, 45). Written in CSS: rgb(185, 178, 45).
What is the CMYK value of #B9B22D?+
#B9B22D converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 76%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B9B22D.
Is #b9b22d a warm or cool color?+
#B9B22D (#B9B22D) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b9b22d belong to?+
#B9B22D belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 61%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #b9b22d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B9B22D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.22:1 — 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 #b9b22d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B9B22D (#B9B22D) is 3088 C Deep Lemon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B9B22D in design

Practical guidance for using #b9b22d (#B9B22D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B9B22D (#B9B22D) 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, #B9B22D (#B9B22D) 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

#B9B22D 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 — #b9b22d 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

#B9B22D 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.