#B1B46F Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted yellow carries a distinct greenish tint that feels natural and earthy. Because #b1b46f lacks high chroma, it works best as a supporting tone or subtle background rather than a main accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its softness. The hex code for this mellow shade is #b1b46f, which supports black text easily for accessible readability.
Questions about #b1b46f
What is #b1b46f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b46f is rgb(177, 180, 111), in HSL hsl(63, 32%, 57%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 38%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b1b46f?
Is #b1b46f readable on white or black?
#b1b46f has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.