#B0AA76 Hex Color
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Dusty and mellow, #b0aa76 is a muted pastel yellow with a warm gray undertone. It sits at a middle lightness, so it holds up better than brighter yellows in large areas. Use it as a dominant base for spring themes or nursery design, and pair it with deep plum or forest green for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top, at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b0aa76
What is #b0aa76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0aa76 is rgb(176, 170, 118), in HSL hsl(54, 27%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 33%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0aa76?
Deep plum and forest green give #b0aa76 the contrast it needs, since the yellow is too muted to carry a palette alone. Navy also works for a softer, more classic feel.
What mood does #b0aa76 convey?
The low saturation and warm undertone read as gentle and easygoing rather than bold or playful. It suits baby products, spring layouts, and soft background washes where a bright yellow would feel loud.
Is #b0aa76 readable on white or black?
#b0aa76 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.