#B1B397 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b1b397 is a very unsaturated yellow with a soft gray cast. Its light, dusty finish suggests optimism and opportunity without feeling loud, making it useful for budget, sale, or construction branding. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal accents; black text has about a 9.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #b1b397.
Questions about #b1b397
What is #b1b397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b397 is rgb(177, 179, 151), in HSL hsl(64, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 16%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b1b397?
#b1b397 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm off-white, which support its muted yellow-gray base without making the palette feel loud; charcoal keeps text crisp, navy adds depth, and warm off-white softens surrounding space.
Does #b1b397 look warm or cool?
#b1b397 reads as softly warm and muted because its yellow base is slightly stronger than its blue component, while the low saturation and gray cast keep it restrained rather than bright. That balance suits calm, practical layouts needing gentle warmth.
Is #b1b397 readable on white or black?
#b1b397 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.