Indocile Tiger color: hex code #B96B00
Indocile Tiger has the hex code #B96B00. It is a dark, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.5% red, 42% green and 0% blue (185, 107, 0).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 100% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 42% magenta, 100% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
Indocile Tiger (#B96B00) color codes
| HEX | #B96B00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(185, 107, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.5%, 42%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 100%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 100%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 42%, 100%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.77, 25.09, 60.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.77, 65.32, 67.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.268, 20.833, 2.69) | |
| Decimal | 12151552 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Indocile Tiger, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B96B00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B96B00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B96B00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#837300Protanopia
no red cones#968502Deuteranopia
no green cones#cb595bTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b96b00; }
.text { color: #b96b00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b96b00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(185 107 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b96b00, #abb900); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Copper.
See #B96B00 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B96B00?
- #B96B00 is a dark, vivid orange known as Indocile Tiger. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Indocile Tiger?
- The RGB value is 185, 107, 0: 185 red, 107 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Indocile Tiger?
- The complementary color is #004EB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B96B00?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.17:1 and white text 4.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.