#B2A283 Hex Color
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A dusty pastel yellow with a gray undertone, #b2a283 reads soft and easygoing rather than bright. It works best as a supporting tone under deep navy or charcoal, and black text passes contrast easily on it. The hex code #b2a283 suits spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics where budget-friendly warmth matters.
Questions about #b2a283
What is #b2a283 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a283 is rgb(178, 162, 131), in HSL hsl(40, 23%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 26%, 30%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2a283?
#b2a283 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and espresso brown, which give its muted warmth some contrast. It also flatters dusty sage and faded denim for softer spring palettes.
Is #b2a283 a warm or cool color?
#b2a283 reads warm. Its yellow base sits in warm territory, but the heavy gray desaturation pulls it back, so it feels gentle and muted instead of sunny.
Is #b2a283 readable on white or black?
#b2a283 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.