#B9B272
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 185
G: 178
B: 114

Web Safe Color

#CC9966

HSL Values

H: 54°
S: 34%
L: 59%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 38%
K: 27%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

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RGB(194, 163, 104)
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RGB(200, 171, 116)
#B7AF7E
RGB(183, 175, 126)
#ABB384
RGB(171, 179, 132)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #B9B272; }
Text with #B9B272 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #B9B272; }
Element with #B9B272 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #B9B272; }
Element with #B9B272 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #B9B272; }
Element with #B9B272 shadow

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The color #B9B272 (RGB 185, 178, 114) contains high red, high green, and low blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This color has a balanced saturation that would reproduce well in most print applications while still maintaining visual interest.