peru

#B9A941

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB185, 169, 65
CMYK0, 9, 65, 27
HSL52°, 48%, 49%
LAB69, -3, 54
Closest Library Match
lime-40085% Match

Readability

2.38On WhiteFAIL
8.81On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B9A941

The hexadecimal color code #B9A941 is a medium, moderate shade of Yellow (known as peru). In the RGB color model, #B9A941 is comprised of 185 red, 169 green, and 65 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 52 degrees, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 614 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Yellow atmospheres. Designers searching for Yellow color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #B9A941.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind