#B1A691 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted yellow leans heavily into grey, making it a sophisticated neutral rather than a bright pop of color. The hex code #b1a691 reads as an earthy, professional choice for construction or budget-conscious branding. Because black text maintains a high 8.7:1 contrast ratio against this shade, use it as a solid, readable background for body copy without sacrificing accessibility.
Questions about #b1a691
What is #b1a691 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a691 is rgb(177, 166, 145), in HSL hsl(39, 17%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1a691?
Is #b1a691 readable on white or black?
#b1a691 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.