#B6AF00
A dark, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #B6AF00
The hex code #B6AF00 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. Its digital footprint relies on 182 parts red, 175 parts green, and 0 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 4% M, 100% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B6AF00
RGB182, 175, 0
HSL57.7°, 100.0%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 4%, 100%, 29%
HSV57.7°, 100.0%, 71.4%
LAB69.9, -13.2, 71.9
XYZ34.6, 40.6, 6.0
Decimal11972352
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B6AF00;
}
.text-color {
color: #B6AF00;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B6AF00;
}