#B2A386 Hex Color
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#b2a386 is a dusty, pastel yellow with a khaki undertone. The hex code sits very low on saturation, so it feels gentle but can read muddy at large sizes. Black text hits about 8.5:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. It works best as a supporting tone in spring themes, baby products, or budget sale graphics, especially next to deep plum.
Questions about #b2a386
What is #b2a386 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a386 is rgb(178, 163, 134), in HSL hsl(40, 22%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2a386?
Deep plum, dark teal, and warm charcoal pair well with #b2a386 because their depth offsets its very low saturation. Creams and terracotta pull it warmer if you want an earthier palette.
Is #b2a386 readable on white or black?
#b2a386 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.