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#B5A64E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B5A64E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B5A64E Color Information

#B5A64E RGB value is (181, 166, 78). The hex color red value is 181, green is 166, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 57 percent, 29percent.

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#B5A64E Color Meaning

Color #B5A64E softens the sun. #B5A64E dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #B5A64E evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #B5A64E radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, color #B5A64E enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, color #B5A64E promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #B5A64E feels inviting because #B5A64E’s already weathered. Culturally, #B5A64E ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, color #B5A64E signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #B5A64E creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #B5A64E is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #B5A64E 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.

HEX
#B5A64E
RGB
rgb(181, 166, 78)
HSL
hsl(51°, 41%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 57%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 57%, 71%)
XYZ
34.0674 37.6463 12.6786
Yxy
37.6463 0.4037 0.4461
Hunter Lab
61.3566 -0.9779 5.1203
CIE-Lab
67.7591 -5.8600 46.7483

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B5A64E 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

#B5A64E 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 #B5A64E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B5A64E 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.

Normal Vision

#B5A64E

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B5A64E;

Text Color

color: #B5A64E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B5A64E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5A64E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B5A64E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5A64E 0%, #6c632d 100%);

#B5A64E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B5A64E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.