#B0B2AA Hex Color
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#b0b2aa is an ashy, dusty yellow with a strong gray cast and low saturation. Its light, muted finish tempers enthusiasm into practical optimism and a sense of opportunity, fitting sale graphics, construction branding, and utility-focused interfaces. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with black text for about 9.8:1 contrast and clear WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #b0b2aa
What is #b0b2aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b2aa is rgb(176, 178, 170), in HSL hsl(75, 5%, 68%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0b2aa?
#b0b2aa pairs well with charcoal text and muted navy or terracotta accents, adding structure and warmth while preserving its dusty, gray-yellow character across sale graphics, construction branding, and utility-focused interface layouts.
Does #b0b2aa read warm or cool?
#b0b2aa reads mostly neutral, with a faint yellow-green cast created by its low saturation and slightly lower blue value; surrounding it with cool blue-gray can make it appear warmer, while cream or tan emphasizes its dusty yellow side.
Is #b0b2aa readable on white or black?
#b0b2aa has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.