#B9B999
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 185
G: 185
B: 153

Web Safe Color

#CCCC99

HSL Values

H: 60°
S: 19%
L: 66%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 27%

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

Complementary Color

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Complementary

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(192, 195, 145)
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RGB(192, 170, 170)
#AAA6A8
RGB(170, 166, 168)
#C2BE8F
RGB(194, 190, 143)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #B9B999; }
Text with #B9B999 color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #B9B999; }
Element with #B9B999 background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #B9B999; }
Element with #B9B999 border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #B9B999; }
Element with #B9B999 shadow

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The color #B9B999 (RGB 185, 185, 153) contains high red, high green, and high blue values, making it primarily a yellow color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Optimism & Creativity

With yellow as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of optimism, energy, and warmth. Yellow colors are often associated with happiness, creativity, and attention-grabbing elements.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Yellow-dominant colors are used for warnings, highlights, and to create a sense of optimism and energy in interfaces.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.