#B5A654 Color Information
#B5A654 RGB value is (181, 166, 84). The hex color red value is 181, green is 166, and blue is 84. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 54 percent, 29percent.
#B5A654 Color Meaning
color #B5A654 softens the sun. #B5A654 dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #B5A654 evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #B5A654 radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, Color #B5A654 enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, Color #B5A654 promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #B5A654 feels inviting because #B5A654’s already weathered. Culturally, #B5A654 ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, Color #B5A654 signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, Color #B5A654 creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #B5A654 is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.
Color Conversion
Convert #B5A654 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
#B5A654 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#B5A654 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #B5A654 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B5A654 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#B5A654 Color FAQs
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