Light Brilliant Yellow

Q: How do I use #B9B913 in CSS?

You can use #B9B913 in CSS with: background-color: #B9B913; or color: #B9B913; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 185, 19). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 90%, 27%.

#B9B913

Light Brilliant Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B9B913. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 185, 19 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 90%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Yellow Color Values

HEX: #B9B913
RGB: 185, 185, 19
HSL: 60°, 81%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 0, 90, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Brilliant Yellow sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 81% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Brilliant Yellow work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Brilliant Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 90%, 27% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Brilliant Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9B913;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 185, 19;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9B913',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 90%
K: 27%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 185, 19)
rgba(185, 185, 19, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B913?

#B9B913 is Light Brilliant Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 185, 185, 19. It has a hue of 60°, 81% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9B913?

The RGB color code for #B9B913 is rgb(185, 185, 19). This means it contains 185 red, 185 green, and 19 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Brilliant Yellow a warm or cool color?

Light Brilliant Yellow (#B9B913) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9B913 in CSS?

You can use #B9B913 in CSS with: background-color: #B9B913; or color: #B9B913; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 185, 19). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 90%, 27%.