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#B5A655 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B5A655 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B5A655 Color Information

#B5A655 RGB value is (181, 166, 85). The hex color red value is 181, green is 166, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 53 percent, 29percent.

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#B5A655 Color Meaning

color #B5A655 softens the sun. #B5A655 dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #B5A655 evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #B5A655 radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, Color #B5A655 enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, Color #B5A655 promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #B5A655 feels inviting because #B5A655’s already weathered. Culturally, #B5A655 ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, Color #B5A655 signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, Color #B5A655 creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #B5A655 is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #B5A655 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
#B5A655
RGB
rgb(181, 166, 85)
HSL
hsl(51°, 39%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 53%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 53%, 71%)
XYZ
34.3320 37.7521 14.0717
Yxy
37.7521 0.3985 0.4382
Hunter Lab
61.4427 -0.8856 4.8960
CIE-Lab
67.8375 -5.2809 43.4300

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#B5A655 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

#B5A655 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 #B5A655 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+)

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B5A655 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B5A655;

Text Color

color: #B5A655;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B5A655;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5A65540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B5A655;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5A655 0%, #6d6330 100%);

#B5A655 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B5A655 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.