#B6AF49 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(182, 175, 73)

HSL:hsl(56, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#B6AF49

RGB

182, 175, 73

HSL

56°, 43%, 50%

HSV

56°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 60%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#B6AF49

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #B6AF49 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#B6AF49

10%#A49E41

20%#928C3A

30%#807B33

40%#6D692C

50%#5B5824

60%#49461D

70%#373516

80%#24230F

90%#121207

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#B6AF49

10%#BEB75B

20%#C5BF6D

30%#CCC77F

40%#D3CF92

50%#DBD7A4

60%#E2DFB6

70%#E9E7C8

80%#F0EFDB

90%#F8F7ED

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #B6AF49.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #B6AF49 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#B6AF49

Contrast ratio9.22:1

WCAG levelAAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#B6AF49

Contrast ratio2.28:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#B6AF49

Contrast ratio9.22:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

Get print simulations, LED mappings, and developer-ready byte orders.

Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #B6AF49 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #B6AF49 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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