#B0A184 Hex Color
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#b0a184 is a dusty, ashy yellow with very low saturation and a soft beige warmth. Its muted lightness suggests peace, youth, and gentle optimism rather than high energy. Use it as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, or budget-focused designs. Black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, making small body copy easy to read. The hex code is #b0a184.
Questions about #b0a184
What is #b0a184 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a184 is rgb(176, 161, 132), in HSL hsl(40, 22%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 25%, 31%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0a184?
#b0a184 pairs well with charcoal for readable, grounded layouts and with muted terracotta for warmer seasonal accents. Deep navy also adds contrast without making the palette feel stark.
Is #b0a184 readable on white or black?
#b0a184 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.