#B1AE9C Hex Color
Dusty yellow with a practical edge
Muted and ashy, #b1ae9c sits between dusty yellow, beige, and soft gray. Its low saturation gives it a practical, weathered feel that suits budget, sale, construction, and utility-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown, since white can wash it out. The #b1ae9c hex code also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #b1ae9c
What is #b1ae9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1ae9c is rgb(177, 174, 156), in HSL hsl(51, 12%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 12%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b1ae9c?
#b1ae9c pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, and muted rust because these deeper tones sharpen its dusty yellow-gray base without making it feel bright. Use those contrasts for sale graphics, construction labels, or grounded brand palettes.
Is #b1ae9c readable on white or black?
#b1ae9c has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.